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
UNCTAD hybrid press conference
UNCTAD report on its assistance to the Palestinian people
(Embargoed until Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 5:00 GMT)
(Embargoed until Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 5:00 GMT)
- Richard Kozul-Wright, Director of UNCTAD’s Globalization and Development Strategies Division
- Mahmoud A.T. Elkhafif, Coordinator of UNCTAD's assistance to the Palestinian people
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UNHCR virtual press conference
Announcement and introduction of the winner of UNHCR's 2021 Nansen Refugee Award
Embargoed until Wednesday 29 September, 07:00 GMT (09:00 CEST)
Embargoed until Wednesday 29 September, 07:00 GMT (09:00 CEST)
- Laureate of the 2021 Nansen Refugee Award
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UNCTAD hybrid press conference
UNCTAD Least Developed Countries Report 2021
- Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary-General
- Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD's Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes
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WHO virtual press conference
Launch of the first global strategy to tackle meningitis as a public health threat
Embargoed until 28 September at 3 p.m.
Embargoed until 28 September at 3 p.m.
- Dr Marie-Pierre Preziosi, Lead for Meningitis and the R&D Blueprint at WHO
- Dr Andre Fouda, Medical Officer for meningitis at the WHO Regional Office for Africa
WIPO virtual press conference
Global Innovation Index 2021
Embargoed until 20 September 2021 at 1 p.m.
Embargoed until 20 September 2021 at 1 p.m.
- Daren Tang, Director General, WIPO
- Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, Head, WIPO Composite Indicator Research Section and GII co-editor.
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OHCHR virtual press conference
Launch of the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, mandated by HRC resolution 45/20
- Marta Valiñas, Chairperson of the Mission
- Francisco Cox Vial, Member of the Mission
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OHCHR - Commission of Inquiry on Burundi virtual press conference
The façade of normalization - Key findings of the Commission’s latest report
- Doudou Diène, Chair
- Françoise Hampson, Commissioner
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WMO hybrid press conference
Release of the United in Science multi-agency report on greenhouse gases and climate change
- Prof. Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General of the WMO
- Prof. Juerg Luterbacher, Chief Scientist of the WMO
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OHCHR Hybrid press conference
High Commissioner’s report on right to privacy in the digital age – how artificial intelligence affects human rights
- Peggy Hicks, Director of Thematic Engagement
- Tim Engelhardt, Human Rights Officer, Rule of Law and Democracy Section
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UNIDIR hybrid press conference
Cluster Munition Monitor 2021 Report Launch
- Mary Wareham, Human Rights Watch Arms Advocacy Director
- Loren Persi, Monitor Impact research team editor
- Ruth Bottomley, Monitor Impact research team editor
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