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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.

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Calendar of Major Meetings

Today's Press Conferences

OHCHR Press Conference

Launch of the latest report of the Special Rapporteur "From economy of occupation to economy of genocide".
  • Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967

Previous Press Conferences

OHCHR Press Conference

Forms of sex-based violence against women and girls, and the concept of consent in relation to violence against women and girls
  • Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences

 


UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Press Conference

How AI and the digital economy intersect with labor markets, policy gaps, and global equity – Background briefing ahead of Ai for Good Summit
  • 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

Press Conference of the UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar
  • Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar

OHCHR Press Conference - Human rights and international solidarity

Call for Solidarity and Peace: Addressing the Normalization of Violence and Arctic Militarization Risks through Indigenous Peoples’ Examples, Including Insights from the Independent Expert’s Visit to Denmark and Greenland
  • 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

Press conference by the Special Rapporteur on the right to health on her thematic report to HRC59 focused on Health and care workers as defenders of the right to 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

Elections in the digital age: attacks and challenges to freedom of expression and assembly
  • 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

Publication of the World Investment Report 2025 (embargo 12:30 pm on 19 June)
  • 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

Launch of the latest report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel
  • 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

HRC - Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan Press Conference

Update on the situation in Sudan by the UN Fact-Finding Mission

HRC Press Conference

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June to 9 July 2025)

Speaker:  

  • Ambassador Jürg Lauber, President of the United Nations Human Rights Council