The U.S. Embassy invited activist and reformed white supremacist Christian Picciolini to Vienna to talk with stakeholders about his work in extremism intervention, prevention, and disengagement. Christian Picciolini runs the NGO
Free Radicals , which works on outreach to communities vulnerable to radicalization. Mr. Picciolini has trained government and law enforcement agencies and given talks around the world on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Human Rights | Tags: antisemitism, Austrian-American Society, Civil Rights Movement, discussion, equal rights, human rights, muslim youth, Österreichsich-Amerikanische Gesellschaft
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: antisemitism, equal rights, human rights, muslim youth, Trevor Traina
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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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
Press Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2019: “I am proud to announce the appointment of Elan S. Carr as the United States Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Special Envoy Carr is a former criminal prosecutor, and currently serves as a military officer. He has also served as an ...
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By U.S. Embassy Austria | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: antisemitism, equal rights, human rights
