Media outlets can request permanent or temporary press accreditation for their correspondents to cover the range of activities taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, from meetings of the Human Rights Council and peace talks to other major conferences and events.
Accredited correspondents participate in bi-weekly press briefings chaired by the UN Geneva spokesperson and attended by the spokespeople of UN specialized agencies and programmes based in Geneva. Correspondents also have access to scheduled press conferences, stakeouts and background briefings on an almost daily basis.
The UN Information Service regularly issues press releases and the 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.
Previous Press Conferences
UNRWA hybrid press conference
UNRWA operational updates and presentation of 2022 budget requirements
- Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA
ILO virtual press conference
Launch of the World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO). Trends 2022
Embargo 17 Janvier at 12:00 (Geneva time) (11:00 GMT)
Embargo 17 Janvier at 12:00 (Geneva time) (11:00 GMT)
- Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General
- Richard Samans, Director, ILO Research Department
OCHA/UNHCR hybrid press conference
Launch of 2022 humanitarian response plans for Afghanistan and the region
Embargo 11 January 2022, at 6 a.m. CET
Embargo 11 January 2022, at 6 a.m. CET
- Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
- Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
ICRC virtual press conference
A look back at the major challenges of the Middle East in 2021 (Syria, Yemen, ILOT, Iraq, Lebanon, COVID 19)
- Fabrizzio Carboni, ICRC regional director of operations for the Near and Middle East
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HRC hybrid press conference
Year-end press conference by President of the Human Rights Council on the activities of the Council in 2021
- Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji), President of the Human Rights Council, 2021 (15th cycle)
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UNCTAD hybrid press conference
New Publication: A New Centre of Gravity: the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and its Trade Effects
Embargo 15, December at 6 a.m. GMT, 7 a.m. CET
Embargo 15, December at 6 a.m. GMT, 7 a.m. CET
- Miho Shirotori, UNCTAD, Director (OiC) of the International Trade Division
- Alessandro Nicita, UNCTAD, Chief of the Research (Trade Analysis), International Trade Division
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WHO virtual press conference
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report
Embargo 12, December at 1 p.m. CET
Embargo 12, December at 1 p.m. CET
- Stephen Mac Feely, Director, Department Data and Analytics, WHO
- Feng Zhao, Practice Manager, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, World Bank
- Joseph Kutzin, Director, Department Health Governance and Financing, WHO
- Nelly Biondi, Technical lead, Department Data and Analytics, WHO
- Gabriela Flores, Technical lead, Department Health Governance and Financing, WHO
- Ajay Tandon, Lead Economist, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, World Bank
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WHO virtual press conference
Outcomes of the extraordinary meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on vaccination (SAGE) held on 7 December 2021
- Dr Alejandro Cravioto, SAGE Chair
- Dr Kate O’Brien, Director, Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, WHO
- Dr Joachim Hombach, Secretary, SAGE
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UNCTAD hybrid press conference
Publication of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2021: Reaping the Potential Benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area for Inclusive Growth
Embargo 8, December at 6 p.m. GMT, 7 p.m. CET
Embargo 8, December at 6 p.m. GMT, 7 p.m. CET
- Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary General
- Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD, Director, Division for Africa, LDCS and Special Programmes
- Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat (Video message)
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OCHA hybrid press conference
Launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview 2022
Embargo 2, December at 6 a.m. CET, 5 a.m. GMT, 12 a.m. ET
Embargo 2, December at 6 a.m. CET, 5 a.m. GMT, 12 a.m. ET
- Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
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