Media outlets can request permanent or temporary press accreditation for their correspondents to cover the range of activities taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, from meetings of the Human Rights Council and peace talks to other major conferences and events.
Accredited correspondents participate in bi-weekly press briefings chaired by the UN Geneva spokesperson and attended by the spokespeople of UN specialized agencies and programmes based in Geneva. Correspondents also have access to scheduled press conferences, stakeouts and background briefings on an almost daily basis.
The UN Information Service regularly issues press releases and the 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.
Outcomes of the triple Conferences of the Parties of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions on Chemicals and Waste, namely:
- Chemicals Listed to the Annexes of the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions and other decisions - Outcomes of the Ministerial Segment – 90 Environment Ministers gathered to discuss future for chemicals & waste in context of SDGs Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Bill Murray, Executive Secretary, FAO/Rotterdam Convention Ambassador Franz Perrez, President of the Rotterdam Convention (tbc) Stine Hattestad Brattsberg, Olympic gold ski champion and Safe Planet co-chair on toxicsody burden
Deliberate chemical release
Toxic chemicals can be deliberately released with the intention of causing death, injury and fear in the target population. Under the International Health Regulations, WHO provides assistance to Member States in managing the public health consequences of chemical and other emergencies Dr Maurizio Barbeschi, Scientist, Health Security Interface, WHO
Appointment of Syrian refugee and Olympic athlete Yusra Mardini as UNHCR’s Goodwill Ambassador
Yusra Mardini, UNHCR’s Goodwill Ambassador Kelly T. Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees
Press Conference by the Permanent Missions of the Friends of E-Commerce for Development
E-Commerce for Development: roadmap for e-commerce as a vehicle for development
H.E. Mrs. Susana Malcorra, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina H.E. Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria H.E. Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan, Minister of Commerce of Pakistan
Digital Transformation for All: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Small Business
Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General Jack Ma, Special Adviser of UNCTAD for Young Entrepreneurs and Small Business and Founder and Chairman of Alibaba Group