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.
UN Secretary-General will deliver a statement to the media in Hall XIV.
He will be accompanied by His Excellency Mustafa Akinci and His Excellency Nicos Anastasiades. The Secretary-General’s remarks to the press will be webcast live on webtv.un.org and carried live on Facebook at UN Geneva.
Press Stakeout by the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
Press stakeout by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, UN Special Envoy for Syria, following the meeting of the International Syria Support Group's Humanitarian Access Task Force.
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)
Launch of the report “World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2017” b> UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL THURSDAY, 12 JANUARY at 9 p.m. GMT (10 p.m. GENEVA TIME) Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General Moazam Mahmood, Director, ILO Research Department
UNRWA’s launch of 2017 response to the oPt and Syria crises
UNRWA Commissioner-General will outline centrality of the Palestine refugee issue to stability in the Middle East and beyond, outline key concerns affecting their hopes and prospects, and launch the 2017 UNRWA emergency response to the oPt and Syria crises. Mr. Pierre Krähenbühl, UNRWA Commissioner-General
UNHCR’s Special Envoy for the Somali Refugee Situation will present the findings of his missions to Kenya, Somalia, Yemen, Uganda, Djibouti and Ethiopia
Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Affey, UNHCR’s Special Envoy for the Somali Refugee Situation
Press Stakeout by the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
Press stakeout by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, UN Special Envoy for Syria and his Special Advisor, Mr. Jan Egeland, following the meeting of the International Syria Support Group's Humanitarian Access Task Force.
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)
Press stakeout by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
Press stakeout with Mr. Staffan de Mistura, UN Special Envoy for Syria, and his Special Advisor, Mr. Jan Egeland, following the meeting of the International Syria Support Group's Humanitarian Access Task Force.
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)