antisemitism Archives | U.S. Embassy in Austria

Ambassador Traina’s remarks at the “Muslims Against Anti-Semitism” Initiative

Ambassador Trevor Traina was honored to speak at an event celebrating Muslimische Jugend Österreich ‘s program against anti-Semitism. [As prepared] Hello. It is an honor to be here today to recognize the Muslim Youth Austria for their initiative “Muslims Against Anti-Semitism.” First, let me start by wishing you all “Ramadan Kareem.” The holy month of Ramadan started this ...

By U.S. Embassy Austria | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: antisemitism, equal rights, human rights, muslim youth, Trevor Traina

Rededication Ceremony at Mauthausen Memorial

On May 5, 1945, the U.S. 11th Armored Division liberated the Mauthausen Concentration camp. The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with the Mauthausen Committee Austria, rededicated 3 plaques honoring the U.S. military for liberating the camp, and laid a wreath in memory of those who perished at the site. Among the Americans murdered at Mauthausen, were ...

By U.S. Embassy Austria | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, History, Human Rights, Public Affairs, U.S. & Austria | Tags: antisemitism, human rights, liberation

Ambassador Traina visits Vorarlberg

Ambassador Trevor Traina greatly enjoyed his first visit to Vorarlberg. In his meeting with Markus Linhart, Mayor of the province’s capital Bregenz, they discussed strengthening trade between Vorarlberg and the U.S. At Kunsthaus Bregenz, the Ambassador met with Director Thomas Trummer and visited Miriam Cahn’s upcoming exhibition. In Stadt Hohenems, Director Hanno Loewy welcomed the Ambassador ...

By U.S. Embassy Austria | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, U.S. & Austria | Tags: antisemitism, art exhibition, Aussenwirtschaft Austria, foreign policy, transatlantic relations, Trevor Traina

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