embassy Archives

To the thousands in Austria who raised their voices – we thank you!

Thank you for your demonstration of solidarity with American civil society. The peaceful exercise of free speech is one of our most sacred rights, and something that unites Austria and America. We must be unified in the face of racism and injustice, not just in the United States or Austria, but globally. The United States …

By U.S. Embassy Austria | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, Policy, U.S. & Austria | Tags: human rights

Flying the Pride Flag

We are flying the Pride Flag in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) All persons are born with the same inalienable rights and we condemn any threats to those rights on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly 70 countries still criminalize LGBTI status and activity. The United States continues …

By U.S. Embassy Austria | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education, embassy, Human Rights | Tags: celebration, equal rights, human rights, IDAHOTB