GOAL OF THE MONTH

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 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a new universal standard for development which aims to ensure that no one is left behind.

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  • World Humanitarian Day - Improving people’s lives. Promoting human welfare.
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    World Humanitarian Day - Improving people’s lives. Promoting human welfare.

    19/08/2024

    Every day, humanitarian aid workers bring life-saving aid and hope to people around the world. Many of them are national staff who serve their communities and persevere despite violence and hardship. Read their stories

  • Woman with Dove - Shaping Our Common Future
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    Woman with Dove - Shaping Our Common Future

    20/08/2024

    From the first inspiration to the final brushstroke - watch the story behind "Woman with Dove - Shaping Our Common Future". Celebrating 45 years of the Vienna International Centre - working together for peace, justice, equality and sustainable development. Watch the documentary

  • The Secretary-General: Message on World Humanitarian Day

    The Secretary-General: Message on World Humanitarian Day

    19/08/2024

    "Celebrating humanitarians is not enough. We must all do more to protect and safeguard our common humanity." — António Guterres

  • Stepping into the shoes of a diplomat

    Stepping into the shoes of a diplomat

    09/08/2024

    Around 110 like-minded delegates from 12 different countries came together to take part in the first ever Vienna International Centre Model United Nations Conference (VICMUN) to engage in international affairs and act as global diplomats. During the five days, the participants discussed various topics and faced challenges to find common ground and solutions for a sustainable future. 

     

  • UN 2024 Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

    UN 2024 Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

    06/08/2024

    The Young Professionals Programme aims to bring fresh talent to the United Nations from unrepresented and under-represented countries and to recognize talent already in the Organization. The application period for the exam is now open through 28 September 2024

ABOUT THE UN INFORMATION SERVICE IN VIENNA

UNIS Vienna promotes the work of the United Nations family based in Vienna through the media, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and public outreach work.

UNIS serves as an information centre for Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia, promoting the work of the United Nations as a whole by means of information programmes and actvities.

UNIS also offers guided tours and lectures through the Visitors Service.

Info for Media

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Media access to conferences and events at the UN in Vienna

INFO FOR TEACHERS

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Resources to teach students about the work and goals of the United Nations

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Celebrating 45 years of the UN-family in Vienna, here are 5 facts.
 

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Are you curious about what the United Nations is doing to make a better world?

The Visitors Service offers guided tours of the UN in Vienna Monday-Friday.

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Spread the word about countering misinformation

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More on the UN's response to the war in Ukraine

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45th anniversary of the Vienna International Centre (VIC)

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Learn more about the Sustainable Development Agenda

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Join our screenings of Ciné-ONU

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How the UN system is being reformed

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Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals