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
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Press Conference
Embargo 22 October at 5:30 p.m. Geneva time
- Shamika Sirimanne, UN Trade and Development, Director of Technology and Logistics
- Jan Hoffmann, UN Trade and Development, Head, Trade Logistics Branch
WMO Press Conference
- Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General
- Stefan Uhlenbrook, Director, Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere
- Sulagna Mishra, scientific officer
UNRWA Press Conference
- Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General
OHCHR Press Conference
- Mariana KATZAROVA, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation
OHCHR Press Conference
- Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
OHCHR Press Conference
- Ann Skelton, Chair of the Committee
- Bragi Gudbrandsson, Vice Chair of the Committee
- Luis Ernesto Pedernera Reyna, Vice Chair of the Committee
- Hynd Ayoubi Idrissi, Committee Member
WMO Press Conference
- Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General
- Lauren Stuart, scientific coordinator
HRC-The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Press Conference
- Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission
- Francisco Cox Vial, Member of the Fact-Finding Mission
- Patricia Tappatá Valdez, Member of the Fact-Finding Mission
OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS / SPECIAL PROCEDURES Press Conference
- Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967 (online)
- Tlaleng Mofokeng, Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health (online)
- George Katrougalos, Special Rapporteur on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order (in person)
- Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation (in person)
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Press Conference
Embargo 12/09 at 3:30 pm CEST (1:30 pm GMT)
- Pedro Manuel Moreno, UN Trade and Development – Deputy Secretary General
- Mutasim Elagraa, UN Trade and Development – Coordinator, UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People
- Rami Alazzeh, UN Trade and Development – Economist