Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations in New York 🇦🇹🇪🇺🇺🇳
Joined September 2015
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Jun 12
20 years after adoption of #CRPD, innovation continues to open new pathways for inclusion. Together with @SLUNNewYork 🇱🇰, @MexOnu 🇲🇽, @PeruEnLaONU 🇵🇪, @ZeroProjectorg & @Harvard_Law, 🇦🇹 organized a #COSP19 side event on the role of disability tech in advancing human rights.
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Jun 11
At the #UNSC Open Debate on mediation and peace in the Middle East, Austria 🇦🇹 emphasized:
➡️ A robust and central role for the United Nations 🇺🇳
➡️ Respect for international law ⚖️
➡️ An approach based on dialogue, partnership and trust 🕊️
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Jun 10
As chair of the Committee on Victim Assistance under the #MineBanConvention this year, 🇦🇹 is honored to strengthen the synergies with the #CRPD to harness expertise and ensure that no one is left behind.
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Jun 9
This week, the annual 🇺🇳 conference on disability rights convenes, as the #CRPD turns 20! 🇦🇹 delivered its national statement & hosted an event together with @ZeroProjectorg & joined by @HLSPOD to present a report on disability-inclusive crisis response #COSP20 #DisabilityRights
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Jun 9
Wildlife trafficking fuels organized crime, threatens #biodiversity & weakens sustainable development 🌱
➡️ Tackling environmental crime needs stronger international cooperation. As host of @UNODC, 🇦🇹 is committed to support effective multilateral action 🌍
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Jun 6
🇦🇹 joins in congratulating Major Abhilasha Barak 🇮🇳 and Inspector Stephanie Königs 🇩🇪 - your service and leadership inspire peacekeepers everywhere. #PKDay
Today, @antonioguterres recognized 2 outstanding contributions to @UN Peacekeeping.
Major Abhilasha Barak of India @UNIFIL_ received the 2025 Military Gender Advocate Award.
Inspector Stephanie Königs of Germany @unmissmedia received the 2025 Woman Police Officer Award.
#PKDay
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Jun 6
On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, SG @antonioguterres honoured all who gave their lives in the service of peace.
Ambassador @koessler_g accepted the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal posthumously on behalf of the family of Major Peter Semin, who lost his life in @UNTSO in 2014.
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Jun 3
Team 🇦🇹 congratulates the newly elected members on the #UNSC for 2027-2028 🇿🇼🇹🇹🇰🇬🇵🇹! Looking forward to working with you & the whole membership, in the spirit of partnership, dialogue and trust. Sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the support 🇦🇹🤝🇺🇳
Jun 3
Thank you for your trust! Austria is back at the table where decisions on peace, security and stability are made. #UNSC
We will live up to this responsibility through partnership, dialogue and trust. 🇦🇹🇺🇳
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Jun 3
Austria has adopted its first Africa Strategy — developed in close consultation with our African partners. We are committed to deepening cooperation on shared priorities, including UN reform, to advance fairer representation and a more effective multilateral system. 🌍🤝
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Jun 2
🇦🇹 warmly congratulates Dr. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 for his successful election as President of the 81st #UNGA session. We remain a strong supporter of multilateralism and the 🇺🇳 Charter and we are looking forward to working together.
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Romania is grateful to the 55 governments representing close European&NATO allies, partners from different regions of the world &European Union supporting 🇷🇴stakeout that condemned Russia’s reckless drone attack which injured innocent civilians in Galați city.
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Jun 1
🗣️ „At a time of complex conflicts, Austria stands as a trusted bridge-builder. Prevention, dialogue & mediation are investments in global stability.”
Special Envoy for Global Affairs Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal highlights 🇦🇹 commitment to mediation at the #UNGA.
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May 29
On #PKDay2026, 🇦🇹 & 🇮🇳 jointly honour the peacekeepers who made the supreme sacrifice in serving the cause of peace. With USG @Lacroix_UN, our Missions host a memorial reception in remembrance of the fallen — and in reaffirmation of our shared commitment to @UNPeacekeeping.
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May 29
Today is the International Day of @UN Peacekeepers.
Peace doesn't happen by accident. It is a shared responsibility that requires political will, sustained financing, and collective commitment.
Now is the time to #InvestInPeace. Everywhere. For everyone.
#PKDay
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May 26
In today’s Open Debate of the #UNSC, 🇦🇹 Special Envoy for Global Affairs Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal was clear:
👉 Dialogue must prevail over confrontation 🕊️
👉 Rule of Law must remain the basis of int'l relations ⚖️
👉 UN must undergo meaningful reform to remain legitimate 🇺🇳
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