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.
Upcoming Press Conferences
OHCHR Press Conference
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to announce findings on Finland, Honduras, India and Kuwait
- Gün Kut, Chairperson
- Michal Balcerzak, Vice-Chairperson
- Stamatia Stavrinaki, Committee Member
- Saúl Vicente Vázquez, Committee Member
UNIDIR Press Conference
Launch of the 2026 Arms Trade Treaty Monitor report
- Andrea Edoardo Varisco, Project Lead, Arms Trade Treaty Monitor
- Liubov Hutsul, Advocacy and Communications Senior Officer, Humanity & Inclusion (Kyiv)
- Laura Boillot, Director, Article 36
- Alexandra Marksteiner, Research Associate, Arms Trade Treaty Monitor