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The United Nations Information Service Geneva covers a range of activities taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, from meeting of the Human Rights Council and peace talks to other major conferences and events. Accredited journalists can participate in bi-weekly briefings chaired by the UN Geneva spokesperson and attended by the spokespeople of UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies based in Geneva. Correspondents also have access to scheduled press conferences, stakeouts and background briefings on an almost daily basis.

The UN Information Service also regularly issues press releases and 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. 

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MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes General Debate on the Promotion and Protection of All Human Right

  The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development. Speakers emphasised that human rights defenders were at the forefront of…
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AFTERNOON - Special Rapporteur on Iran: Sanctions and the Government’s “Inadequate and Opaque” Response Have Exacerbated COVID-19’s Impact in Iran

  Human Rights Council Concludes Dialogue with Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict   The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with Javaid Rehman, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, who…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears Presentation of Reports and Starts General Debate on the Promotion and Protection of All Human Rights

  Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment   The Human Rights Council this morning heard the presentation of a series of thematic reports by the Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human…
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AFTERNOON - Special Representative on Violence against Children to Human Rights Council: COVID-19 Pandemic Will Have Devastating Short, Medium and Long-Term Consequences for Children

  Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Says Abductions and Sexual Violence against Children are on the Rise as Respect for International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Erodes   The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special…
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MORNING - Governments must show greater commitment to tackle torture at home, Special Rapporteur tells Human Rights Council

  Council Hears Statements Marking International Women’s Day, Concludes Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Situation of Human Rights Defenders   The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel,…
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AFTERNOON - Athletes with Disabilities Should Enjoy the Same Level of Support as All Other Athletes, High Commissioner Tells Human Rights Council

  The Human Rights Council this afternoon held its annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities on the theme “Participation in sport under article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”. In her opening statement, Michelle Bachelet, High…
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MORNING - Impunity for Killings of Human Rights Defenders Remains a Key Driver for More Murders, Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders Tells Human Rights Council

  Council Concludes Interactive Dialogues with Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Special Rapporteur on Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism   The Human Rights Council this morning started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the…
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AFTERNOON - Counter-Terrorism Laws Compromise and Weaken Family Life, Warns Special Rapporteur on Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism

  Council Concludes Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment The Human Rights Council this afternoon started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism,…
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MORNING - Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to Human Rights Council: Islamophobia is a Result of Structural Discrimination Stemming from Negative Stereotypes

  Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Effects of Foreign Debt   The Human Rights Council this morning started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief on his report on countering Islamophobia and anti-…
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AFTERNOON - COVID-19 Pandemic May Lead to a “Cultural Catastrophe”, Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights Warns in Dialogue with the Human Rights Council

    Special Rapporteur on the Environment Draws Attention to the Worsening Water Crisis   The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, and started an interactive dialogue with the Special…

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