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.
Report to the Human Rights Council (35th session) of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity
Publication of the World Investment Report 2017: Investment and the Digital Economy (embargo 7th June 2017 at 5 pm GMT)
Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General James Zhan, UNCTAD, Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise
World No Tobacco Day 2017
On 30 May, on the eve of the annual World No Tobacco Day held every 31 May, WHO, the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and the United Nations Development Programme will be staging a joint press conference focusing on how tobacco threatens sustainable development in all countries by causing the deaths of over 7 million people annually, sickening many more, exacerbating poverty, and, based on findings from a first-ever report to be released, inflicting great harm on the environment. At this event, two key documents will be issued: 1. WHO report: Tobacco and its environmental impact 2. Discussion paper: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: an accelerator for sustainable development Dr Douglas Bettcher, Director, WHO’s Department for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases Dr Vera da Coste e Silva, Head, WHO FCTC Secretariat Dudley Tarlton, Programme Specialist, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Press Conference by the Permanent Missions of Indonesia and Norway
Official launch of the inaugural EAT Asia Pacific Food Forum
, a high-level forum co-hosted by the EAT Foundation and the Indonesian Ministry of Health in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 30–31, 2017. The Forum will gather 500 high-level political, business, academic and civil society leaders in the region to stimulate dialogue, facilitate sharing of best practices and co-design solutions to Asia Pacific’s most pressing food, health and sustainability challenges. Prof. Nila Moeloek, Minister of Health, Indonesia Dr. Gunhild Stordalen, President and Founder, EAT Foundation Remarks by: H.E. Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam, Minister of Health, Malaysia H.E. Mr. Gan Kim Yong, Minister of Health, Singapore (TBC) H.E. Mr. Hans Brattskar, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Norway
Virtual Press Briefing by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General elect
On 23 May, Members States of the World Health Organization (WHO) elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to be the new Director-General of WHO. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General elect
UNICEF Child Alert on Myanmar
An unprecedented period of change and opportunity is under way in Myanmar. But too many children have yet to feel the benefits. For an estimated 2.2 million children, the promise of peace remains unfulfilled, leaving their hopes for a better future blighted by poverty, lack of opportunity and the ever-present fear of violence. Released on the eve of a second national peace conference (May 24), the UNICEF Child Alert: (Lives on Hold: Making sure no child is left behind in Myanmar) calls for renewed efforts to achieve peace and social cohesion, so that children of all communities can be provided with basic services and opportunities in life. Simon Ingram, UNICEF Senior Communication Adviser / report author recently returned from Myanmar
