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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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Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Iraq’s Efforts to Improve the National Human Rights Institute, Ask Questions on Action Taken Against Hate Speech and the Situation of Migrant Workers

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh periodic report of Iraq, with Committee Experts commending the State on its efforts to improve the national human rights institute, and asking questions…
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Examen du rapport initial du Bénin au CRPD : sont notamment soulevées les questions liées à l’éducation inclusive et à la santé, à la stigmatisation des personnes handicapées, à leur capacité juridique et à la violence à leur égard

 Le Comité des droits des personnes handicapées (CRPD selon l’acronyme anglais) a examiné aujourd’hui le rapport initial soumis par le Bénin au titre de la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées.Au cours du dialogue noué entre les experts membres du Comité et la délégation…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Note Swift Response by the United Kingdom to Investigate Recent Racist Riots, Ask about Compensation for “Windrush” Scandal Victims and Immigration Law Reform

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-fourth to twenty-sixth periodic report of the United Kingdom, with Committee Experts noting the State authorities’ swift response to investigate recent racist riots, and asking…
Presentation of Credentials

New Permanent Representative of Belgium Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Christophe Payot, the new Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Payot had been holding the position of…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Statelessness Policy, Ask Questions on the Education of Roma Children and Attacks on Returnees

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined fourteenth and fifteenth periodic report of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Committee Experts commending the State’s statelessness policy, and asking questions on the education of Roma children…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Human Rights, and…
Compte rendu de séance

Examen du rapport initial du Burkina Faso au CRPD : le pays est encouragé à bien former les différents acteurs à la compréhension de la Convention et à appliquer effectivement les lois relatives aux droits des personnes handicapées

 Le Comité des droits des personnes handicapées (CRPD selon l’acronyme anglais) a examiné hier après-midi et ce matin le rapport initial soumis par le Burkina Faso au titre de la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées.Au cours du débat qui s’est noué avec une délégation…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Opens Thirty-First Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today opened its thirty-first session, during which it will review the reports of Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Denmark, Ghana, Mauritius, Netherlands and Ukraine.Andrea Ori, Chief, Groups in Focus Section, Human Rights Treaties…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Human Rights, the United Nations Refugee Agency, and the World…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Pakistan on “A” Status for National Human Rights Commission, Raise Questions on Blasphemy Laws and the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-fourth to twenty-sixth periodic report of Pakistan.  Committee Experts commended Pakistan for the recent “A” status awarded to its National Human Rights Commission, while asking…

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