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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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REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Refugee Agency, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
Meeting Summaries

MORNING - Human Rights Council Establishes an Independent International Commission of Inquiry to Investigate All Alleged Violations of Human Rights in the Context of the Russian Federation’s Aggression against Ukraine

  Council Holds a Minute of Silence for the Victims of the Aggression in Ukraine   The Human Rights Council this morning adopted a resolution in which it decided to establish an independent international commission of inquiry to investigate all alleged violations of huma rights in the…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Begins Urgent Debate on Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Stemming from the Russian Aggression

  The Human Rights Council today began an urgent debate on the situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said one week ago, the Russian Federation's military attack on Ukraine had opened a…
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At Plenary Meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, Speakers Address Situation in Ukraine

  The Conference on Disarmament today held a plenary session, at which it heard speakers addressing the situation in Ukraine. Many focused on the situation created by the military intervention of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which has been taking place since February 24, most of…
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Human Rights Committee Expresses Extreme Concern at the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Military Invasion of Ukraine

  The Human Rights Committee today expressed extreme concern at the ongoing military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, conducted in breach of the fundamental principles of the United Nations, including the prohibition of the threat or use of force. Photini Pazartzis, Chair of…
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In Dialogue with Israel, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Raise Issues Concerning the Applicability of the Covenant and Ask about Administrative Detention

The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Israel on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts raising issues concerning the applicability of the Covenant, as well as…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes High-level Segment and Holds General Segment

  The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment and held its general segment. In the high-level segment, some speakers said Russia's invasion of Ukraine was not only an attack on the Ukrainian people and their freedom and fundamental rights but also an attack on the…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears from 19 Dignitaries as it Continues its High-Level Segment, with Many Statements Focusing on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine and the COVID-19 Pandemic

  The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing from 19 dignitaries who spoke about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, human rights, and the COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues. Many speakers condemned the military aggression of the Kremlin against Ukraine,…
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Conference on Disarmament Continues High-Level Segment, Hearing from Mexico and Viet Nam

  The Conference on Disarmament this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing statements by dignitaries from Mexico and Viet Nam. Speaking were Martha Delgado Peralta, Under-Minister of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico; and Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative…
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MORNING - On the Third Day of its High-level Segment, the Human Rights Council Hears Statements on Climate Change, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine

  The Human Rights Council started the third day of its high-level segment this morning, hearing statements from dignitaries from Poland, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Dominican Republic, Montenegro, Yemen, Viet Nam, Cabo Verde, Maldives, Gambia, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Tanzania,…

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