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.
Previous Press Conferences
OHCHR Press Conference
Benyam Mezmur (Chair) Gehad Madi Bernard Gastaud Hynd Ayoubi Idrissi Jorge Cardona
WHO Press Conference
Films showing tobacco consumption play a major role in influencing many people, especially the young, to start smoking cigarettes and other similar deadly products. The new WHO Smoke-Free Movies Report describes the film industry’s influence on tobacco consumption and calls for actions to curb the powerful impact that movies can have on promoting this deadly habit among children and adolescents.
Strict embargo until Monday 1 February 2016 at 2 p.m. (Geneva time)
- Dr Armando Peruga, Coordinator, WHO Tobacco Free Initiative
UNISDR Press Conference
Dr Robert Glasser, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for disaster risk reduction
WHO Press Briefing
Dr Jaffar Hussain, WHO Representative in Libya
Press Conference on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria
Mr. Yacoub El Hillo, UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for the Syrian Arab Republic Mr. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Ms. Hanna Singer, UNICEF Representative in Syria Ms. Elizabeth Hoff, WHO Representative in Syria
WHO Press Conference
Childhood obesity is reach alarming proportions in many countries and poses an urgent and serious challenge. The Commission which was set up in 2014 will present its report and a package of recommendations to address childhood obesity.
Strict embargo Monday 25 January 2016 at 2 pm (Geneva time)
Sir Peter Gluckman (Commission co-chair, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand) Dr Sania Nishtar (Commission co-chair, founder and President of Heartfile)
Press Conference by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
WHO Press Conference
Dr Rick Brennan, Director, Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response, WHO
UNCTAD - UNECE Press Conference
Alfredo Calcagno - UNCTAD - Head - Macroeconomic and Development Policies Branch - Division on Globalization and Development Strategies José Palacin - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe - Senior Economic Affairs Officer - Development Policies and Cross-Sectoral Coordination Unit - Office of the Executive Secretary