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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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Civil Society Organizations Brief the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the Situation of Women in Greece, Oman and the Central African Republic

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women was this afternoon briefed by representatives of civil society on the situation of women’s rights in Greece, Oman and the Central African Republic, whose reports will be reviewed by the Committee this week.The Committee will also…
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Committee on the Rights of the Child Closes Ninety-Fifth Session after Adopting Concluding Observations on the Reports of the Republic of the Congo, Bulgaria, Senegal, the Russian Federation, Lithuania and South Africa

 The Committee on the Rights of the Child this afternoon concluded its ninety-fifth session after adopting concluding observations on the reports of the Republic of the Congo, Bulgaria, Senegal, the Russian Federation, Lithuania and South Africa.  The concluding observations will be…
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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Welcomes Turkmenistan’s National Action Plan on Gender Equality, Asks about Measures to Prevent Domestic Violence and the Exploitation of Women Labourers

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the sixth periodic report of Turkmenistan, with Committee Experts praising the State’s National Action Plan on Gender Equality, and raising questions about measures to prevent domestic violence and the…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Office for the…
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Committee on the Rights of the Child Holds Fifteenth Informal Meeting with States

The Committee on the Rights of the Child this afternoon held its fifteenth informal meeting with States.  Committee Experts discussed the Committee’s draft general comment on realising children’s rights through access to justice and effective remedies, its communication and simplified…
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Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Italy on Gender Architecture, Ask About Human Trafficking and Gender Parity in Politics

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today reviewed the eighth periodic report of Italy, with Committee Experts commending the State on its robust gender architecture, while asking questions about human trafficking and gender parity in politics. A Committee Expert…
Presentation of Credentials

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

 Carlos Mata Prates, the new Permanent Representative of Uruguay 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. Mata Prates held various positions…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Tajikistan on the New Equality Act, Ask About Female Refugees from Afghanistan and Gender-Based Violence

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the seventh periodic report of Tajikistan, with Committee Experts commending the State for enacting the new Equality and Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Act, and asking about the treatment of female…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Niger for Efforts to Remove Barriers to Women’s Rights, Ask About Measures to Eradicate Child Forced Marriages and Increase Girls’ Participation in Education

 The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today reviewed the fifth periodic report of Niger, with Committee Experts praising the State for efforts to remove barriers impeding the rights of women, and raising questions about plans to eradicate the practice of wahaya…
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 spokespersons and representatives of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World…

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