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12 January 2026, Vienna, Austria- The President, Ruiqing Zhou and the 1st Vice President, Maria Zelda Rojas, of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) attended the New Year’s Reception hosted by Her Excellency Edit Szilágyiné Bátorfi, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Austria, on the evening of 12 January 2026.
Ambassador Bátorfi, a seasoned diplomat with a distinguished career in Hungary’s foreign service, has led the Hungarian diplomatic mission in Austria since her appointment, focusing on deepening bilateral relations and cultural ties.
The event was held at the historic Hungarian Embassy in Vienna on the occasion of the visit of Mr. László Kövér, President of the Hungarian National Assembly. As the Speaker of Hungary’s Parliament, Mr. Kövér is a central figure in the nation’s political life and a key architect of its constitutional framework. He delivered the evening’s keynote address to the assembled guests.
The reception brought together members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Austria, prominent Hungarian dignitaries, and distinguished guests from the international community. The occasion provided a valuable opportunity for strengthening ties and exchanging greetings for the new year.
The UNWG representatives were honoured to participate in this significant diplomatic and social gathering, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing engagement with the international diplomatic community in Vienna.
About the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG)
The United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) Vienna is a charitable organization founded in 1967. The purpose of the Guild is to assist children in need and/or mother–childcare programs throughout the world. The UNWG also serves as a Circle of Friendship, offering support and resources for its members. Membership in the UNWG is open to any woman who is a staff member or the spouse/partner of a staff member of the United Nations Organizations or Permanent Missions to these organizations in Vienna. The approximately 400 members come from around 100 countries. UNWG Home
About the author
Sarah Jozelle Magistrado Rojas studies Bachelor of Arts in Publications, Media & Communications & Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Vienna. She is actively engaged as Newsletter Editor Alternate of international organizations such as the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG), the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna (UNCAV) and the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI). She is a Director/Board Member of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD), member of ENFiD-Austria, Philippine – Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES), Vienna International Centre Club Filipino (VIC CF) and Bikol Society Austria (BSA), organizations in which she advocates for intercultural dialogue and community empowerment within the Filipino diaspora.
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