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
Press readout - 2020 AFGHANISTAN CONFERENCE
2020 Afghanistan Conference
- Pekka Haavisto, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Finland
- Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA)
- Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal, Minister of Finance, Government of Afghanistan
The readout will be broadcast on webtv.un.org. There will be no questions and answers.
WMO virtual press conference
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. Annual report by WMO on atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases
- Prof Petteri Taalas, WMO Secretary-General
- Dr Oksana Tarasova, WMO Chief of Atmospheric and Environment Research Division
Listen to the audio
Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines hybrid press conference
Addressing growing use of IEDs | mine action and peace process in Sudan
- Osman A. Adam Mohammed, Deputy Permanent Representative of Sudan to UN Geneva
- Félix Baumann, Deputy Permanent Representative of Switzerland to UN Geneva
- Wen Zhou, Arms Unit, ICRC
- Steve Goose, ICBL-Human Rights Watch, Arms Division
Listen to the audio
WHO virtual press conference
Update on COVID-19 treatments and therapeutics
- Dr Janet Diaz, Head of Clinical Care, WHO
UNCTAD virtual press conference
New UNCTAD Report: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development – Transitioning to a New Normal
Embargo until 19 November 2020 at 5 p.m. GMT
Embargo until 19 November 2020 at 5 p.m. GMT
- Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Listen to the audio
IFRC virtual press conference
Launch of the World Disasters Report 2020: Come Heat or High Water
Embargo until Tuesday, 17 November at 06H00 CET
- Jagan Chapagain, IFRC Secretary-General
- Kirsten Hagon, Senior Analyst, Humanitarian Policy at IFRC and editor of the report
Listen to the audio
WHO virtual press conference
Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
Embargo: Tuesday 17 November 2020 at 12:01 am CET
- Dr Princess Nothemba (Nono) Simelela, Assistant Director General, Special Advisor on WHO Strategic Priorities
Listen to the audio
UNDP virtual press conference
Peacebuilding from the Grassroots: National Dialogue Outcomes in South Sudan
- Kamil Kamaludeen, Resident Representative, UNDP South Sudan
- Ambassador Dr. Francis Mading Deng – National Dialogue Steering Committee Leadership Team
Listen to the audio
UNIDIR virtual press conference
Landmine Monitor 2020 Report Launch
- Ruth Bottomley, Monitor research specialist, expert on contamination, clearance and risk education
- Marion Loddo, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Editorial Manager
- Loren Persi, ICBL-CMC, Landmine Monitor 2020 Impact research team leader
- Stephen Goose, Director, Human Rights Watch’s Arms Division
Listen to the audio
UNCTAD virtual press conference
Publication of the Review of Maritime Transport 2020
Embargo until Thursday, 12 November at 6 p.m. GMT
Embargo until Thursday, 12 November at 6 p.m. GMT
- Shamika Sirimanne, UNCTAD, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics
- Jan Hoffmann, UNCTAD, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics
Listen to the audio