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"When access to reliable information erodes, mistrust takes root. When public debate is distorted, social cohesion weakens." On #WorldPressFreedomDay, UN chief António Guterres calls for the protection of press freedom & journalism as a pillar of peace. unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr…

Is your #tuna sustainable? Due to its many health benefits, the rising demand for tuna has put growing pressures on fisheries. On World Tuna Day 🐟, we highlight the importance of responsible tuna fishing as part of the 17 #GlobalGoals. Learn more: un.org/en/observances…

On #Vesak Day, UN chief @antonioguterres extends his warm wishes to Buddhists worldwide, saying that Buddha's teachings should guide us to build a more peaceful and sustainable world that all people need and deserve. More - unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr…

Open the Strait of Hormuz. Let ships pass. Let the global economy breathe. Safety, predictability and insurability are essential—and all parties must refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire. - @antonioguterres' full remarks: un.org/sg/en/content/…

Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average. This and other stories in the World News in Brief ⤵️ news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

Earthquakes are inevitable, but the devastation they cause does not have to be, says UN Chief on the first Intl Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes. @antonioguterres calls for investment in disaster resilience so communities can be protected. ➡un.org/en/observances…

World Day for Safety and Health at Work highlights the importance of healthy working conditions. @ilo's new global report looks at heavy workloads, long working hours and other pressures that affect workers' wellbeing. Read more: ilo.org/resource/news/…

"Access to food is not merely a matter of supply, but also of distribution, affordability and governance." What's on your plate comes from policy. Joyce Cortez, Regional Director-at-Large with the @UN Association in Canada, examines the food/power nexus: un.org/en/un-chronicl…

A great turnout for the #UNVienna Long Night of Research 2026! Our scientists, presenters & staff were delighted by the tremendous interest in the work of #UNVienna: from hands-on experiments to new technologies & nuclear disarmament, there was plenty to discover for everyone.

Forty years ago, an explosion at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant exposed more than 8 million people to radiation. The #UNVienna-based @unscear has been assessing the radiation exposure & health impacts of the accident. Learn more about the work: bit.ly/3VfuZcM

🎊🇺🇳 A big congratulations to students from 6 international schools in #Vienna, #Warsaw, #Bucharest, #Budapest, #Baku & #Sofia who came together to simulate diplomacy, practice debating global issues & negotiate UN resolutions at a #ModelUnitedNations conference at #UNVienna.

Doors are open for the long night of research #LNR26 Austria! Visit #UNVienna this evening and find out more about our work. 🔬🧪📊 Talk to our scientists, try out experiments and much more. 📌 Last entry is at 22:30 hrs. Please bring a photo ID. @iaeaorg @CTBTO @UNIDO

Today, we live in a multilateral world. But what does that mean? On Intl. Day of #Multilateralism and #Diplomacy for #Peace, the UN reflects on its founding principles of consultation, inclusion and solidarity. Learn about the work of #UNVienna here: unvienna.org

From moving poetry readings for #SpanishLanguageDay to testing knowledge at the English Language Day Quiz - #UNVienna celebrated two of the six official UN languages today, bringing together culture and community. 🌍✨🌍✨

#GirlsInICT Day encourages girls to pursue careers in information & communication technologies. As Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, the ideas and skills of young women are crucial for shaping our digital future. Learn more: itu.int/GirlsinICT

"Mother Earth has given us everything" says UN chief António Guterres on #EarthDay while calling on everyone to stop polluting & destroying the planet. We must break our dependence on fossil fuels & protect & restore nature. #ActNow for people & planet: un.org/en/actnow

Welcome to the new Permanent Representative of #Türkiye, Mustafa Kibaroğlu, who presented his credentials today to the Acting Director-General of #UNVienna John Brandolino - more ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr…

#EarthDay is a reminder of the fragility of our world. But we know what must be done: End our addiction to fossil fuels. Accelerate the renewables revolution. Protect & restore nature. Deliver climate justice for the most vulnerable. Let’s #ActNow – for people & planet.

Tuesday marks the first-ever International Day of Women in Industry, celebrating women’s contributions to industrial development and promoting a more inclusive and equitable future worldwide. Details from @UNIDO: unido.org/international-… #IntlDayofWomeninIndustry

#UNVienna marked #Chinese Language Day with a cultural exhibition from Beijing's Palace Museum, musical performances & other activities celebrating multilingualism & cultural diversity. Chinese has been one of the six official UN languages since 1946. 🔎 - un.org/zh/observances…