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UN General Assembly opens its 80th session

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International Year of Cooperatives 2025

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International Year of Glaciers' Preservation

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The United Nations in Vienna and the Sustainable Development Goals

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GOAL OF THE MONTH

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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Pact for the Future

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World leaders adopted the Pact at the Summit of the Future held in New York in September 2024. Its adoption demonstrates that countries are committed to an international system with the United Nations at its centre.
Climate Dictionary

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Climate change is the defining issue of our times. Every day, more and more people are getting involved in climate action.

That’s why the United Nations Development Programme prepared this resource of climate change terms and concepts. If you’re struggling to keep up with the climate conversation, the Climate Dictionary is for you.
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Military spending worldwide hits record $2.7 trillion

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Global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.
Shadowing Programme 2025

01/09/2025

Want to gain exciting insights into the world of the United Nations in Vienna? A virtual edition of the Shadowing Programme will take place from 24 October to 24 November 2025. It will offer students the opportunity to have a one-hour virtual encounter with a UN staff member and join a virtual career workshop.
No To Hate

31/07/2025

Hate speech incites violence and undermines social cohesion and tolerance. Because fighting hate, discrimination, racism and inequality is at the core of United Nations principles and work, the Organization is working to confront hate speech at every turn.

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 activities.

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

Info for Media

Media access to conferences and events at the UN in Vienna

INFO FOR TEACHERS

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

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Once a year, all 193 Member States come together at the UN General Assembly and discuss nothing less than our future. From peace and security to human rights, sustainable development and climate change: The UN General Assembly is where countries work together on international issues and make key decisions. Every September, history is made in New York. And the best part - we're all part of it.