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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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Presentation of Credentials

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

Tsegab Kebebew Daka, the new Permanent Representative of Ethiopia 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. Daka served as Ambassador…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Yemen’s Efforts in Education, Asks About Non-Payment of Government Salaries and Measures to Protect the Livelihoods of Agricultural and Fishery Workers

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of Yemen, with Committee Experts commending the State’s efforts in education, and asking about non-payment of Government salaries and measures to protect the livelihoods of agricultural and…
Presentation of Credentials

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

Dara In the new Permanent Representative of Cambodia 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. In held several roles at the Ministry of Foreign…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Holds General Discussion on the Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems

The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women today held a discussion on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making decisions. In her opening remarks, Ana Peláez Narvaez, Chairperson of the Committee, said the consultation today was the first…
Press Release

NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS ON COVERAGE OF THE FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February-4 April 2023 The fifty-second session of the Human Rights Council will begin on Monday 27 February 2023 at the United Nations’ Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Journalists who have received media…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Cambodia’s Progress in Child Education, Ask about Access to Land for Indigenous People and Child Labour

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the second periodic report of Cambodia, with Committee Experts commending the State party on the progress it had made in educating children, and asking questions about indigenous people’s access to land and child…
Press Release

Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Second Regular Session from 27 February to 4 April 2023

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-second regular session from 27 February to 4 April 2023 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, starting with a high-level segment from 27 February to 2 March, when dignitaries representing more than 125 Member States will address the Council…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Costa Rica on Legislative Progress; Ask About Violence Against Women and Digital Education for Girls

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Costa Rica, commending the State on legislative progress made, while asking questions about how violence against women was being combatted, and how the State was…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Praise Portugal’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic , Ask about Measures to Address High Air Pollution Levels and Child Poverty

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fifth periodic report of Portugal, with Committee Experts commending the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and asking about measures to address high air pollution levels and child poverty.…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Health Organization, the World…

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