GOAL OF THE MONTH

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.

Latest News

  • ### Pact for the Future

27/11/2024 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

26/03/2024 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.

  • UNIS Vienna

Long Night of Research

28/04/2026 Scientists, presenters and staff at the UN in Vienna were delighted by the tremendous interest in the work of the United Nations: from technologies for detecting nuclear tests to global migration, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and hands-on experiments, there was plenty to discover for people of all ages. See the photos / Watch the video

  • ### The Secretary-General: Message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

21/03/2026 «Today, and every day, we must take a stand. We must fight for the dignity, rights and belonging of every person on earth, and erase the stain of racism from our world.» — António Guterres

  • ### The Secretary-General: Message on International Women’s Day

08/03/2026 «This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls.» — António Guterres

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 MediaMedia access to conferences and events at the UN in Vienna

INFO FOR TEACHERSResources to teach students about the work and goals of the United Nations

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