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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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Presentation of Credentials

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

Tahir Hussain Andrabi, the new Permanent Representative of Pakistan 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. Andrabi had been serving as…
Presentation of Credentials

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

Ayşe Sözen Usluer, the new Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to her appointment to Geneva, Ms. Usluer had been serving as a…
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 spokespersons and representatives of the World Health Organization, UN Women, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Uganda’s Response to Violence against Children, Raise Questions on Impact of Anti-Homosexuality Act on Children and Steps to End Child Marriage

The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the third to fifth combined periodic reports of Uganda under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.  Committee Experts welcomed legal measures and mechanisms developed by the State to combat violence against…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Positive Developments on Child Rights in Tanzania, Ask about Measures to Prohibit Corporal Punishment and Prevent Female Genital Mutilation

The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of the United Republic of Tanzania under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, with Committee Experts commending the State party on recent legal, policy and institutional developments…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN Geneva Press Briefing

 Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, and the spokespersons of the World…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commend Timor-Leste on Child Protection Measures, Raise Questions on Children in Street Situations and Birth Registration

 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Timor-Leste under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, with Committee Experts commending the State party on new child protection measures, while raising questions on…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Lesotho for its Children’s Parliament, Ask about Harmful Traditional Practices and Corporal Punishment

 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the third to seventh combined periodic reports of Lesotho under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Committee Experts praised the State’s Children’s Parliament and raised questions about…
Press Release

Human Rights Council to Hold its Sixty-Third Regular Session from 7 September to 7 October 2026

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its sixty-third regular session from 7 September to 7 October 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.The session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, 7 September under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia.…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN Geneva Press Briefing

 Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of UN Women, the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, the Office for the…

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