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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.

An overview of the communication published by the Information Service can be found on this page. To navigate directly to a specific format, please click on the respective button below. 

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Bi-Weekly Briefing

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, the Office of the…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Welcome Efforts by São Tomé and Príncipe to Hold the Dialogue, Ask about a National Human Rights Institute and Support Offered to Migrant Workers Abroad

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the initial report of São Tomé and Príncipe, with Committee Experts welcoming the State’s efforts to hold the dialogue, and asking about whether the country…
Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with Viet Nam, Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend the Representation of Ethnic Minorities in the National Assembly, Ask about the Criminalisation of Political Defectors and of Religious Activities by M

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined fifteenth to seventeenth periodic report of Viet Nam, with Committee Experts commending the State on the representation of ethnic minorities in its National Assembly, and asking about…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Commend Kyrgyzstan on Trafficking Legislation, Ask about Kyrgyz Migrants in Russia and the Children of Migrant Parents

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Kyrgyzstan, with Committee Experts commending Kyrgyzstan on the significant progress made on trafficking legislation, and…
Press Release

United Nations Office at Geneva Commemorates International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was commemorated today at a Special Meeting held at the United Nations Office at Geneva. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, chaired the meeting and read out the message of António Guterres…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Praise Bulgaria’s National Ombudsman, Ask about Racial Discrimination by the Police and High Unemployment in the Roma Community

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-third to twenty-fifth periodic report of Bulgaria, with Committee Experts commending the State on its National Ombudsman being officially accredited with “A” status, and raising…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Commend Uruguay on its Migratory Policy, Ask Questions on Voting Rights of Uruguayans Living Abroad and Visa Requirements for Certain Nationalities

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Uruguay, with Committee Experts commending Uruguay on its migratory policy, while asking questions about the voting rights of…
Bi-Weekly Briefing

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the United Nations…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend South Africa on the Adjustment of Apartheid-Era Laws, Ask Questions on Attacks by Political Groups on Foreigners and Proposed Measures Restricting the Rights of Asylum Seekers

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined ninth to eleventh periodic report of South Africa, with Committee Experts commending the State on the adjustment of apartheid-era laws, and asking questions on attacks by political groups…
Meeting Summaries

Civil Society Organizations Brief the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers on the Situation of Migrant Workers in Uruguay, Mexico and Chile

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families this afternoon heard from representatives of non-governmental organizations and national human rights institutions about the situation of migrant workers in Uruguay, Mexico and Chile. The…

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