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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 Liechtenstein Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Frank Büchel, the new Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein 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 this appointment, Mr. Büchel served as the Deputy Secretary-General…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Mexico’s Progress in Decreasing Pregnancy in Girls, Ask about Measures to Protect Children from Violence, Organised Crime and Child Marriages

The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined sixth and seventh periodic report of Mexico, with Committee Experts praising the State’s progress in decreasing pregnancy in girls and raising questions about measures to protect children from violence,…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Jens Laerke, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the World Health Organization, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Refugee…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Congratulate Turkmenistan on Achievements in Child Rights, Raise Questions on Stateless Children and Military Schools

The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its review of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Turkmenistan, with Committee Experts congratulating the State on all its achievements in child rights, including in legislation, while raising questions on stateless children and…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Appreciate Ukraine’s Efforts to Uphold the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the War, Raise Questions on Children Forcibly Transported to Russian Controlled Areas and the Constru

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined second and third periodic report of Ukraine, with Committee Experts appreciating the State’s efforts to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities during the war, while also raising questions on…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Bahrain’s Data Collection System on Child Exploitation, Ask about Measures to Prevent Online Harassment of Children and Protect Children from Sex Tourism

The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of Bahrain’s efforts to implement the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, and on the involvement of children in armed conflict.…
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 Refugee Agency, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the World Health Organization,…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Mauritius on its Commitment to an Inclusive Society, Raise Questions on the Safety of Persons with Disabilities in Natural Disasters and on Inclusive Education

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined second and third periodic report of Mauritius, with Committee Experts commending the State party on its commitment to an inclusive society, while asking questions about how the State assisted persons…
Presentation of Credentials

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

Peter MacDougall, the new Permanent Representative of Canada 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. MacDougall was Canada’s Assistant Deputy…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Ninety-Seventh Session and Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

The Committee on the Rights of the Child this morning opened its ninety-seventh session, which is being held in Geneva from 26 August to 13 September, during which the Committee will review reports on the efforts of Argentina, Armenia, Israel, Mexico and Turkmenistan to adhere to the Convention on…

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