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
WMO Press Conference
Sand and Dust Bulletin
- Sara Basart, WMO Scientific Officer
OHCHR Press Conference
- Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
OHCHR Press Conference
- Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Press Conference
- Angel Gonzalez-Sanz, Head, Technology, Innovation and Knowledge Development Branch
- Torbjorn Fredriksson, Head - E-commerce and Digital Economy Branch
- Antonio Vezzani, A.I. Economist
OHCHR Press Conference
- Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
OHCHR Press Conference - Human rights and international solidarity
- Cecilia Bailliet, UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity
OHCHR – UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
- Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, WHO (recorded video message)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights / Special Procedures Press Conference
- Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression
- Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and association
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Press Conference
- Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General of UN Trade and Development
- Nan Li Collins, UNCTAD Director for Investment and Enterprise
HRC- Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel Press Conference
- Navi Pillay, Chair, Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel
- Chris Sidoti, Commissioner, Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel