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.
Upcoming Press Conferences
WMO Press Conference
State of the Global Climate 2025 report
Embargo 0400 GMT (0500 CET) Monday, 23 March
- Ko Barrett, WMO Deputy Secretary-General
- John Kennedy, Scientific officer
- Claire Ransom, Associate scientific officer
OHCHR / Special Procedures Press Conference
Launch of the latest report of the Special Rapporteur "Torture and Genocide".
- Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
Previous Press Conferences
UN Human Rights Council – Investigative Bodies Press Conference
Press conference with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran following the presentation of their latest report to the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council.
- Sara Hossain, Chair of the Iran Fact-Finding Mission
- Max du Plessis, Expert Member of the Fact-Finding Mission
UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies Press Conference
Governance of Artificial Intelligence and multilateralism today.
- Amandeep Singh Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies.
OHCHR Press Conference
“Counter-terrorism abuses challenging the international order” (definition of terrorism, use of force under the pretext of CT, narco-terrorism)
- Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
HRC- Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Press Conference
- Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission
- Pablo de Greiff, Commissioner
- Vrinda Grover, Commissioner
OCHA Press Conference
- Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
HRC - Investigative Bodies Press Conference
Press conference with the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua following the release of their report to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council.
- Jan-Michael Simon, Chair of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (In person)
- Ariela Peralta Distefano, Expert member of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (Online)
- Reed Brody, Expert member of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (Online)
IPU Press Conference
- Martin Chungong, IPU Secretary General (remote)
- Mariana Mutzenberg, IPU gender programme (in person)
OHCHR Stake out
Update on the Middle East crisis
- Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
OHCHR- Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing Press Conference
Housing in crisis: Urgent call to action on domicide, resettlement, reconstruction, affordability and climate
- Balakrishnan Rajagopal, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing
OHCHR Press Conference
- Alice Jill Edwards, Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.