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

 Rachid Bladehane, the new Permanent Representative of Algeria 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. Bladehane had been serving as…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons of the World Health Organization, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the International Telecommunication Union, the United…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend Honduras’ Migration Reception Centres, Ask about Disappearances of Migrants and Illegal Intercountry Adoptions

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of Honduras’s initial report on additional information under article 29 (4) of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.  Committee Experts commended the State’s progress…
Meeting Summaries

Human Rights Council Opens Fifty-Fifth Regular Session and Holds Minute of Silence in Memory of All Victims of Human Rights Violations Worldwide

The Human Rights Council this morning opened its fifty-fifth regular session, hearing statements from the President of the General Assembly, the United Nations Secretary-General, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the United Nations Children’s Fund,…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Sweden’s Aim to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2045, Raise Questions on Sami Land Rights and Discrimination in the Housing Sector

 The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of Sweden, with Committee Experts commending the State for aiming to become carbon neutral by 2045, while raising questions on the land rights of the Sami people and discrimination…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Indonesia on Successful General Elections, Raise Questions on the Job Creation Law and Religious Freedoms

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the second periodic report of Indonesia, with Committee Experts commending the State for its recent successful general elections, while raising questions on the country’s job creation law and religious freedoms.…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Welcome Burkina Faso’s Capacity Building Efforts for Forensic Services, Ask Questions on Alleged Enforced Disappearances Involving Security Forces and Impunity for State Agents

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Burkina Faso on additional information submitted under article 29 (4) of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.  Committee Experts…
Press Release

Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Fifth Regular Session from 26 February to 5 April 2024

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-fifth regular session from 26 February to 5 April 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, starting with its high-level segment from 26 February to 28 February, when dignitaries representing more than 110 Member States will address the…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Iraq for Plans to Increase the Number of Female Judges, Ask Questions on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation and Access to Clean Drinking Water

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fifth periodic report of Iraq, with Committee Experts commending the State for the positive plans to increase the number of female judges, while asking questions about anti-homosexuality legislation and ensuring…

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