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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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Upcoming Press Conferences

OHCHR Press Conference

Human rights violations in Gaza and across the occupied Palestinian territory
  • Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967 
  • Margaret Satterthwaite, Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers
  • Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism 
  • George Katrougalos, Special Rapporteur on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order 

OHCHR Press Conference

UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) to present review findings on Armenia, Ecuador, Greece, Kenya, Monaco, and Saudi Arabia
  • Michal Balcerzak, Chair 
  • Smatia Stavrinaki, Committee Member
  • Bakari Sidiki Diaby, Committee Member
  • Chinsung Chung, Committee Member

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Press Items

UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Labour Organization,…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Migrant Workers Congratulate Seychelles on Model to Combat Human Trafficking, Ask about Benefits Provided to Migrant Workers and the Diaspora of Seychelles

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 Seychelles, with Committee Experts congratulating the State on its model to combat human trafficking, while asking questions about…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Kenya’s Legal Aid Initiatives, Ask about Indigenous Land Rights and Reported Abuse of Kenyan Migrant Workers Abroad

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined eighth and ninth periodic report of Kenya, with Committee Experts commending the State on its legal aid initiatives promoting access to justice, and asking questions on indigenous land rights…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Migrant Workers Commend Peru on Assistance to Peruvian Nationals Detained Abroad, Raise Questions on the Treatment of Venezuelan Migrants and Migration due to Climate Change

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 Peru, with Committee Experts commending Peru on the assistance provided to Peruvian nationals abroad, while raising questions on the…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Welcome Greece’s Guide on Reporting Hate Crimes, Ask about Alleged Violations of the Rights of Minorities and Asylum Seekers

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-third and twenty-fourth periodic report of Greece.  Committee Experts commended the State on its guide on reporting hate crimes, and asked questions on alleged excessive use of…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Migrant Workers Highlight Egypt’s Vital Role in Maintaining Regional Stability, Raise Questions on Unaccompanied Minors and the Alleged Expulsion of Sudanese

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the combined second to fourth report of Egypt, with Committee Experts highlighting the State’s vital role in the region when it came to stability and raising…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING3 December 2024Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva (UNIS), chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by representatives and spokespersons for the World Health Organization (WHO), the Office of the United Nations High…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Congratulate Benin on Efforts to Protect Human Rights in West Africa, Raise Questions on the e-Diaspora Platform and Expulsions

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 Benin, with Committee Experts congratulating the State for its quest to protect human rights in West Africa, while raising questions about…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Armenia’s National Human Rights Strategy, Ask about Anti-Discrimination Legislation and Access to Education for Minority Groups

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twelfth to fourteenth periodic report of Armenia, with Committee Experts commending the State’s national human rights strategy, and asking questions on progress made in adopting anti-…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Opens Thirty-Ninth Session

 Civil Society Organizations Brief the Committee on the Situation of Migrant Workers in Benin, Egypt, Indonesia and Peru The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families this morning opened its thirty-ninth session.  The Committee…

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