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The United Nations Information Service Geneva covers a range of activities taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, from meeting of the Human Rights Council and peace talks to other major conferences and events. Accredited journalists can participate in bi-weekly briefings chaired by the UN Geneva spokesperson and attended by the spokespeople of UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies based in Geneva. Correspondents also have access to scheduled press conferences, stakeouts and background briefings on an almost daily basis.

The UN Information Service also regularly issues press releases and meeting summaries of major meetings happening in Geneva, including the sessions of the Human Rights Council, the human rights committees, and the Conference on Disarmament. Facilities for the media include free or rented workspaces and access to radio and television studios and services, upon availability. 

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Press Items

UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations in Iran, the World Food Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World…
Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with North Macedonia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Anti-Discrimination Measures, Raise Concerns about Reports of Excessive Use of Force by Border Officials and Attacks on Journalists

 The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of North Macedonia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State’s efforts to address discrimination,…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Botswana for Ratifying the Maputo Protocol, Raise Concerns about Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Political Representation

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Botswana on its implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, with Committee Experts praising the State…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons of the World Health Organisation, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the United Nations Conference on…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Guinea-Bissau’s Law Regulating the Judiciary, Raise Questions on the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation and Allegations of Torture by Law Enforcement

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Guinea-Bissau on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming the adoption of a law which regulated the registry of the judiciary…
Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with Chad, Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend the 2023 Constitution, Ask about Low Birth Registration Rates and Harmful Cultural Practices

 The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Chad on its implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, with Committee Experts welcoming the…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend San Marino on Aligning Citizenship Rights with International Standards, Ask about Temporary Special Measures and Incentives to Encourage Female Employment

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the combined first to fifth periodic reports of San Marino, with Committee Experts commending the State party on ensuring equal transmission of citizenship for maternal and paternal lines, while…
Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with Kazakhstan, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend the Abolition of the Death Penalty, Ask about Excessive Use of Force during 2022 Demonstrations and Internet Censorship

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of Kazakhstan on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State’s abolition of the death penalty, and raising issues…
Presentation of Credentials

New Permanent Representative of Senegal Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Aboubacar Sadikh Barry, the new Permanent Representative of Senegal to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Barry had been serving as Senegal…
Presentation of Credentials

New Permanent Representative of Poland Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Mirosław Broiło, the new Permanent Representative of Poland to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Broiło served as …

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