United against anti-semitism

The rise in anti-semitic violence worldwide will be discussed at the United Nations General Assembly this week with a keynote speech by French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy. More...

The Rule of law: what does it mean to you?

Let us know what the rule of law means to you by posting a short video clip or a photo on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #myruleoflaw. You can also send it to crimecongress[at]unvienna.org if you want us to upload it to the official Crime Congress platforms.

Searching for a better life

Every day across the world, thousands of migrants risk their lives in a quest for better opportunities. Smuggled, often in perilous conditions across seas, deserts and mountains into foreign lands, they often escape poverty, conflict and other hardships only to face extortion by smugglers. Learn more about this booming transnational crime and what you can do to help.

Events

For further information on past events and the latest on Ciné-ONU , visit the Events Page .

Ciné-ONU screening: "May your memory be love - The Story of Ovadia Baruch" - 26 January 2015, 18:30, Top Kino Vienna

Commemorative ceremony and opening of the exhibition "A Monument of Good Deeds" Dreams and Hopes of Children During the Holocaust - 27 January 2015 - 12:45 (Registration deadline: 20.1.)

Thirteenth UN Crime Congress - 12 to 19 April 2015, Doha, Qatar

Press Releases

January 27, 2015

New Permanent Representative of Poland presents credentials

January 26, 2015

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

January 23, 2015

Sustainable Energy for All launches African Energy Leaders Group at Davos

The Latest

January 22, 2015

Ukraine ceasefire exists ‘in name only,’ UN political chief tells Security Council

January 22, 2015

DPI Syria Update - 21 January 2015

January 21, 2015

‘No room for complacency’ UN says, urging vigilance in Ebola fight as West Africa marks progress

January 21, 2015

UN urges immediate halt to hostilities in Yemen, calls on all sides to abide by commitments

January 20, 2015

Top UN officials welcome negotiations as Member States discuss new sustainability agenda

Media Room

Secretary-General Interviewed by UN News Centre and Radio - UN Photo/Mark Garten

For the latest photos , videos , audio as well as press releases and media events, visit the Media Room

UN Secretary-General briefing the UN General Assembly on his priorities for 2015 - watch the video or read his remarks

Synthesis Report of th UN Secretary-General: "The Road to Dignity by 2030: Ending Poverty, Transforming Lives and Protecting the Planet"

Visit the United Nations

The United Nations in Vienna offers you a unique opportunity to get an insight into global policy making. We are the world centre for issues such as nuclear explosions, hi-tech satellites and international crime prevention and you can be a part of it.

We also offer group lectures and tours on specialized topics and for children.

Winter "Holiday Games" for children 2-6 February 2015

Video: Visit the United Nations in Vienna - a City within a City

The United Nations in Vienna in Your Daily Life (PDF)