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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.
Launch of the 6th ILO Monitor on COVID-19 and the world of work.
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER at 11.00 GMT (1 p.m. GENEVA TIME)
Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General ILO.
Sangheon Lee, Director, ILO Employment Policy Department
Requested by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
Press conference on the speech of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly
H.E. Mr. Ulugbek Lapasov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
Previous Press Conferences
UNCTAD
Presentation of the Trade and Development Report 2020: From Global Pandemic to Prosperity for All: Avoiding Another Lost Decade
(Embargoed 22 September at 18:00 GMT)
Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD
Richard Kozul-Wright, Director Division on Globalization and Development Strategies, UNCTAD
Human Rights Council (HRC) / Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
The members of the Commission of Inquiry will present their conclusions and written report on human rights violations committed in Burundi since May 2019 in the context of the electoral process in 2020 and the main risk factors after the 2020 elections.
Live Webcast: http://webtv.un.org/
Doudou Diène, President of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Françoise Hampson, member of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Lucy Asuagbor, member of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Launch of the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (FFM), mandated by resolution 42/25 for a period of one year, to assess alleged human rights violations committed since 2014.
Human Rights Council / Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Launch of report by the Commission of Inquiry on Syria investigating human rights violations in Syria from 11 January to 1 July 2020 (mandated by HRC resolution 43/28 of 22 June 2020; scheduled to be presented to the HRC on 22 September)
Paulo Pinheiro, Chairperson, Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Karen Abuzayd, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Hanny Megally, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Human Rights Council / The Group of Eminent Experts (GEE) on Yemen
Launch of report by the Group of Eminent Experts (GEE), investigating human rights violations in Yemen, from September 2014 to June 2020 (mandated by HRC resolutions 36/31 (2017), 39/16 (2018) and 42/2 (2019); scheduled to be presented to the HRC on 29 September 2020)
Kamel Jendoubi, Chairperson of the GEE
Melissa Parke, Member of the GEE
Ardi Imseis, Member of the GEE
Human Rights Council (HRC)
Human Rights Council 45th regular session (14 September-6 October)
Ambassador Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger (Austria), President of the Human Rights Council (14th cycle)
UNCTAD
Presentation of the 2020 Report on UNCTAD assistance to the Palestinian people
Embargoed until 8 September at 5 p.m. GMT
Richard Kozul-Wright, Director, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies, UNCTAD
Mahmoud Elkhafif, Coordinator of the Assistance to the Palestinian People, UNCTAD
The lack of protection against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has left populations ill-equipped to fight COVID-19. Many countries have fallen behind in preventing, screening and treating (NCDs). Mounting evidence highlights the increased risk of a severe COVID-19 infection for people living with NCDs. WHO and the United Nations are releasing new documents highlighting ways governments can address NCDs in their COVID-19 recovery plans and reduce premature mortality.
Dr Bente Mikkelsen, Director of Noncommunicable Diseases, WHO (in the room)
Dr Nick Banatvala, Head of Secretariat, United Nations Task Force on Noncommunicable Diseases (online)
