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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 Peru Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Luis Juan Chuquihuara Chil, the new Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Mr. Chuquihuara Chil served as Ambassador of Peru to the Holy See from…
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 the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Federation of…
Compte rendu de séance

Examen de la Serbie au Comité des disparitions forcées : les experts se penchent notamment sur le projet de loi relatif aux disparitions forcées, ainsi que sur la protection des victimes et témoins

 Le Comité des disparitions forcées a examiné ce matin un rapport contenant des renseignements complémentaires soumis par la Serbie en application de l’article 29(4) de la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées, qui prévoit que « le…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on Enforced Disappearances Opens Twenty-Eighth Session

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this morning opened its twenty-eighth session, during which it will examine the reports of the Central African Republic, the Gambia and Malta on their implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Michele Zaccheo, Chief of the TV, Radio and Webcast Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, United Nations…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Palau on Project for Accessible Homes, Raise Questions on Accessible Public Transport and Persons with Disabilities in Emergency Situations

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the initial report of Palau, with Committee Experts commending the State on a project focused on making homes for the elderly more accessible, while raising questions on the accessibility of public transport, and…
Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with the European Union, Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Praise the Proposed European Disability Card, Raise Issues Concerning Funding of Institutions and Forced Sterilisation and Abortions

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined second and third periodic report of the European Union, with Committee Experts praising the proposed European disability card, and raising issues concerning funding of institutions that segregate…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Albania’s Pledge to Combat Corruption, Raise Issues Concerning Sex-Selective Abortions and Blood Feuds

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of Albania on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State’s 2023 pledge to combat corruption, and raising…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Michele Zaccheo, Chief of the TV, Radio and Webcast Section of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Children’s Fund,…
Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with Mongolia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Quotas for Women Parliamentarians, Raise Issues Concerning Corruption and Press Freedom

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Mongolia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending quotas for the representation of women in Parliament, and…

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