Anna Hochstrasser
@annahochstrasser.bsky.social
🇦🇹 Communications Officer, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations in Geneva
👉 @austriaungeneva.bsky.social
Disclaimer: This is my personal account - any posts not being posted by the official account represent my own views.
👉 @austriaungeneva.bsky.social
Disclaimer: This is my personal account - any posts not being posted by the official account represent my own views.
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Permanent Representative of Austria to the @ungeneva.bsky.social & the @wto.org in Geneva Alexander Kmentt paying courtesy visit and presenting his credentials to WTO Director-General @noiweala.bsky.social today
#Austria & #EU will continue to strongly support rules-based multilateral trade system
#Austria & #EU will continue to strongly support rules-based multilateral trade system
February 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Permanent Representative of Austria to the @ungeneva.bsky.social & the @wto.org in Geneva Alexander Kmentt paying courtesy visit and presenting his credentials to WTO Director-General @noiweala.bsky.social today
#Austria & #EU will continue to strongly support rules-based multilateral trade system
#Austria & #EU will continue to strongly support rules-based multilateral trade system
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Meeting with @wipo.int DG Daren Tang:
🌍 Great exchange on promoting protection and effective use of #intellectualproperty worldwide. Supporting #innovation, #technology, #creativity, and economic development through international cooperation.
🤝 Together for #multilateralism!
🌍 Great exchange on promoting protection and effective use of #intellectualproperty worldwide. Supporting #innovation, #technology, #creativity, and economic development through international cooperation.
🤝 Together for #multilateralism!
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Meeting with @wipo.int DG Daren Tang:
🌍 Great exchange on promoting protection and effective use of #intellectualproperty worldwide. Supporting #innovation, #technology, #creativity, and economic development through international cooperation.
🤝 Together for #multilateralism!
🌍 Great exchange on promoting protection and effective use of #intellectualproperty worldwide. Supporting #innovation, #technology, #creativity, and economic development through international cooperation.
🤝 Together for #multilateralism!
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Yesterday Amb. @akmentt.bsky.social visited #ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo They had a rich exchange on the mandate and functioning of the ILO and the challenges ahead.
Very pleased that #Austria is represented in the building by a painting of #AlfonsWalde in front of the DG’s office.
Very pleased that #Austria is represented in the building by a painting of #AlfonsWalde in front of the DG’s office.
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Yesterday Amb. @akmentt.bsky.social visited #ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo They had a rich exchange on the mandate and functioning of the ILO and the challenges ahead.
Very pleased that #Austria is represented in the building by a painting of #AlfonsWalde in front of the DG’s office.
Very pleased that #Austria is represented in the building by a painting of #AlfonsWalde in front of the DG’s office.
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An honour to meet the new UNHCR, Barham Salih.
#UNHCR is a trusted partner in implementing #HumanitarianAid, addressing global refugee & displacement challenges. Supporting people in need as close to their home as possible is a humanitarian necessity — @unhcr.org’s work is key.
@akmentt.bsky.social
#UNHCR is a trusted partner in implementing #HumanitarianAid, addressing global refugee & displacement challenges. Supporting people in need as close to their home as possible is a humanitarian necessity — @unhcr.org’s work is key.
@akmentt.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM
An honour to meet the new UNHCR, Barham Salih.
#UNHCR is a trusted partner in implementing #HumanitarianAid, addressing global refugee & displacement challenges. Supporting people in need as close to their home as possible is a humanitarian necessity — @unhcr.org’s work is key.
@akmentt.bsky.social
#UNHCR is a trusted partner in implementing #HumanitarianAid, addressing global refugee & displacement challenges. Supporting people in need as close to their home as possible is a humanitarian necessity — @unhcr.org’s work is key.
@akmentt.bsky.social
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Today Ambassador Alexander KMENTT (@akmentt.bsky.social) 🇦🇹 handed over his credentials to the President of the Conference on Disarmament, Ambassador Francisca E. MÉNDEZ ESCOBAR 🇲🇽.
We thank Mexico and look forward to working with Mongolia as the incoming presidency from 1 January 2026 🤝
We thank Mexico and look forward to working with Mongolia as the incoming presidency from 1 January 2026 🤝
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today Ambassador Alexander KMENTT (@akmentt.bsky.social) 🇦🇹 handed over his credentials to the President of the Conference on Disarmament, Ambassador Francisca E. MÉNDEZ ESCOBAR 🇲🇽.
We thank Mexico and look forward to working with Mongolia as the incoming presidency from 1 January 2026 🤝
We thank Mexico and look forward to working with Mongolia as the incoming presidency from 1 January 2026 🤝
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“People who choose humanity over fear, solidarity over indifference.”
At yesterday’s #NansenRefugeeAward ceremony, @filippograndi.unhcr.org honoured these people, celebrating that compassion changes lives 👏
👉 Press release: ctrk.klclick1.com/l/01KCNPGTBZ...
📸 UNHCR/Anne-Laure Lechat
At yesterday’s #NansenRefugeeAward ceremony, @filippograndi.unhcr.org honoured these people, celebrating that compassion changes lives 👏
👉 Press release: ctrk.klclick1.com/l/01KCNPGTBZ...
📸 UNHCR/Anne-Laure Lechat
December 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“People who choose humanity over fear, solidarity over indifference.”
At yesterday’s #NansenRefugeeAward ceremony, @filippograndi.unhcr.org honoured these people, celebrating that compassion changes lives 👏
👉 Press release: ctrk.klclick1.com/l/01KCNPGTBZ...
📸 UNHCR/Anne-Laure Lechat
At yesterday’s #NansenRefugeeAward ceremony, @filippograndi.unhcr.org honoured these people, celebrating that compassion changes lives 👏
👉 Press release: ctrk.klclick1.com/l/01KCNPGTBZ...
📸 UNHCR/Anne-Laure Lechat
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New Lex International report shows, while international law faces many challenges, a vast majority of people
🌍 support equal rules for all states,
⚖️ reject violations of humanitarian law,
🤝 and want governments to ensure compliance.
📄 lexinternational.org/internationa...
📸 Pierre Augier
🌍 support equal rules for all states,
⚖️ reject violations of humanitarian law,
🤝 and want governments to ensure compliance.
📄 lexinternational.org/internationa...
📸 Pierre Augier
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
New Lex International report shows, while international law faces many challenges, a vast majority of people
🌍 support equal rules for all states,
⚖️ reject violations of humanitarian law,
🤝 and want governments to ensure compliance.
📄 lexinternational.org/internationa...
📸 Pierre Augier
🌍 support equal rules for all states,
⚖️ reject violations of humanitarian law,
🤝 and want governments to ensure compliance.
📄 lexinternational.org/internationa...
📸 Pierre Augier
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Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Ambassador Alexander Kmentt of Austria to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva!
Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/al...
@austriaungeneva.bsky.social
@akmentt.bsky.social
Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/al...
@austriaungeneva.bsky.social
@akmentt.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Ambassador Alexander Kmentt of Austria to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva!
Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/al...
@austriaungeneva.bsky.social
@akmentt.bsky.social
Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/al...
@austriaungeneva.bsky.social
@akmentt.bsky.social
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Human rights are not only legal commitments set out in intl conventions - they are lived. They protect how we express, worship, organise, love & participate in our communities every day. They belong to everyone, everywhere. Message of #TeamEurope in Geneva on #HumanRightsDay ⏬🎥
December 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Human rights are not only legal commitments set out in intl conventions - they are lived. They protect how we express, worship, organise, love & participate in our communities every day. They belong to everyone, everywhere. Message of #TeamEurope in Geneva on #HumanRightsDay ⏬🎥
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“What is heartening is that there are so many of us, around the world, attached to the same universal human rights values - no matter […] the persistent injustices.”
On this #HumanRightsDay, we stand with HC Volker Türk and every voice demanding freedom, equality, justice for all.
On this #HumanRightsDay, we stand with HC Volker Türk and every voice demanding freedom, equality, justice for all.
December 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“What is heartening is that there are so many of us, around the world, attached to the same universal human rights values - no matter […] the persistent injustices.”
On this #HumanRightsDay, we stand with HC Volker Türk and every voice demanding freedom, equality, justice for all.
On this #HumanRightsDay, we stand with HC Volker Türk and every voice demanding freedom, equality, justice for all.
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We’re proud to announce that our recently appointed PR, Amb. Kmentt, is now a #GenderChampion! Among other commitments, he supports the Panel Parity Pledge and the Gender-based Violence Pledge. We thank him and the @intgenderchampions.bsky.social for their commitment for #HumanRights!
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We’re proud to announce that our recently appointed PR, Amb. Kmentt, is now a #GenderChampion! Among other commitments, he supports the Panel Parity Pledge and the Gender-based Violence Pledge. We thank him and the @intgenderchampions.bsky.social for their commitment for #HumanRights!
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We are pleased to welcome our new Permanent Representative, Ambassador Alexander Kmentt 🇦🇹. A leading figure in #disarmament and key architect of the #TPNW, the Award-winning diplomat and author served in senior roles in Vienna, Geneva, and the EU.
👉 Full CV: cms.bmeia.gv.at/oev-genf/the...
👉 Full CV: cms.bmeia.gv.at/oev-genf/the...
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are pleased to welcome our new Permanent Representative, Ambassador Alexander Kmentt 🇦🇹. A leading figure in #disarmament and key architect of the #TPNW, the Award-winning diplomat and author served in senior roles in Vienna, Geneva, and the EU.
👉 Full CV: cms.bmeia.gv.at/oev-genf/the...
👉 Full CV: cms.bmeia.gv.at/oev-genf/the...
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This morning we celebrate the opening of the 18th Forum on Minority Issues, where Austria 🇦🇹 reconfirmed its continued support to the promotion of rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities.
#HumanRights #HumanRightsForAll
#HumanRights #HumanRightsForAll
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This morning we celebrate the opening of the 18th Forum on Minority Issues, where Austria 🇦🇹 reconfirmed its continued support to the promotion of rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities.
#HumanRights #HumanRightsForAll
#HumanRights #HumanRightsForAll
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Honoured to host an @intgenderchampions.bsky.social event with UNHC for #HumanRights, Volker Türk, and 25 IGCs that sparked an open exchange on the state and challenges in achieving #GenderEquality
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Honoured to host an @intgenderchampions.bsky.social event with UNHC for #HumanRights, Volker Türk, and 25 IGCs that sparked an open exchange on the state and challenges in achieving #GenderEquality
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#HRC Special Session on #ElFasher: Austria condemned the horrific atrocities which include GBV and called for a cessation of hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access and respect for the arms embargo.
The consensus Resolution ensures that perpetrators will be held accountable.
The consensus Resolution ensures that perpetrators will be held accountable.
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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IFRC DAG member Austria reaffirms its strong support for @IFRC_DREF at the #PledgeforDREF Conference and provides 3,3 million Euros to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund in 2025. 🇦🇹 🤝
📸©️ IFRC
#Humanitarianaid #EmergencyResponse #IFRC #DisasterManagement
📸©️ IFRC
#Humanitarianaid #EmergencyResponse #IFRC #DisasterManagement
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
IFRC DAG member Austria reaffirms its strong support for @IFRC_DREF at the #PledgeforDREF Conference and provides 3,3 million Euros to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund in 2025. 🇦🇹 🤝
📸©️ IFRC
#Humanitarianaid #EmergencyResponse #IFRC #DisasterManagement
📸©️ IFRC
#Humanitarianaid #EmergencyResponse #IFRC #DisasterManagement
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🌍 No matter where we live we share one planet, one future.
🎉 For 80 years, the #UN has worked to maintain peace & security, protect human rights and support sustainable development.
📸 Discover 200+ stories at #UN80 expo. Thank you, Jasmine Abdulcadir & Yves Lador, for sharing yours.
🎉 For 80 years, the #UN has worked to maintain peace & security, protect human rights and support sustainable development.
📸 Discover 200+ stories at #UN80 expo. Thank you, Jasmine Abdulcadir & Yves Lador, for sharing yours.
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#PinkOctober comes to an end, but its goals do not:
🎀 Awareness – if we know an issue, we can address it. Let’s talk about it!
💪 Solidarity – open dialogue is empowering. Let’s encourage each other!
🩺 Prevention – early diagnosis saves lives. Let’s book that screening!
🎀 Awareness – if we know an issue, we can address it. Let’s talk about it!
💪 Solidarity – open dialogue is empowering. Let’s encourage each other!
🩺 Prevention – early diagnosis saves lives. Let’s book that screening!
#PinkOctober comes to an end but we continue to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and routine screening for the early detection of breast cancer.
#BreastCancerAwareness
#BreastCancerAwareness
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#PinkOctober comes to an end, but its goals do not:
🎀 Awareness – if we know an issue, we can address it. Let’s talk about it!
💪 Solidarity – open dialogue is empowering. Let’s encourage each other!
🩺 Prevention – early diagnosis saves lives. Let’s book that screening!
🎀 Awareness – if we know an issue, we can address it. Let’s talk about it!
💪 Solidarity – open dialogue is empowering. Let’s encourage each other!
🩺 Prevention – early diagnosis saves lives. Let’s book that screening!
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🖼️ At the exhibition opening of “Promemoria - Sending out an SOS” by EMA, and @nuclearban.bsky.social, Austria emphasized its commitment to #nucleardisarmament which is not a mere policy goal, but a necessity.
🚨 Eliminate #nuclearweapons before they eliminate us!
📸 by Alistair Burnett
🚨 Eliminate #nuclearweapons before they eliminate us!
📸 by Alistair Burnett
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🖼️ At the exhibition opening of “Promemoria - Sending out an SOS” by EMA, and @nuclearban.bsky.social, Austria emphasized its commitment to #nucleardisarmament which is not a mere policy goal, but a necessity.
🚨 Eliminate #nuclearweapons before they eliminate us!
📸 by Alistair Burnett
🚨 Eliminate #nuclearweapons before they eliminate us!
📸 by Alistair Burnett
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Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Nikolaus Marschik, joined global leaders, experts, changemakers & civil society to discuss trade, investment & digital transformation at the opening of #UNCTAD16 in Geneva.
© UNCTAD Photo (official group photo)
#TeamBMEIA
© UNCTAD Photo (official group photo)
#TeamBMEIA
October 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Nikolaus Marschik, joined global leaders, experts, changemakers & civil society to discuss trade, investment & digital transformation at the opening of #UNCTAD16 in Geneva.
© UNCTAD Photo (official group photo)
#TeamBMEIA
© UNCTAD Photo (official group photo)
#TeamBMEIA
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UNVFVT is facing a severe funding shortage. In 2025, Austria contributed 250.000 Euros, showing our commitment to the prohibition of torture and to the rights of survivors.
We call on UNMS to consider increasing their support!
#RightsOfSurvivors #FundingCrisis #OHCHR
We call on UNMS to consider increasing their support!
#RightsOfSurvivors #FundingCrisis #OHCHR
October 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
UNVFVT is facing a severe funding shortage. In 2025, Austria contributed 250.000 Euros, showing our commitment to the prohibition of torture and to the rights of survivors.
We call on UNMS to consider increasing their support!
#RightsOfSurvivors #FundingCrisis #OHCHR
We call on UNMS to consider increasing their support!
#RightsOfSurvivors #FundingCrisis #OHCHR
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At #HRC60, Austria reiterated its strong support for #Ukraine at the Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner Volker Türk, 🇦🇹 called on Russia to immediately cease torture and provide independent monitors full access to all PoWs and civilian detainees.
#HumanRights #StandWithUkraine
#HumanRights #StandWithUkraine
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
At #HRC60, Austria reiterated its strong support for #Ukraine at the Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner Volker Türk, 🇦🇹 called on Russia to immediately cease torture and provide independent monitors full access to all PoWs and civilian detainees.
#HumanRights #StandWithUkraine
#HumanRights #StandWithUkraine