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
UNIDIR Press Conference
Welcome and Introduction: Mr. Jarmo Sareva, Director, UNIDIR
Overview of Report Findings: Ms. Mary Wareham, Advocacy Director, Arms Division, Human Rights Watch and ban policy editor for Cluster Munition Monitor 2015 Ms. Amelie Chayer, Government Liaison and Policy Manager, ICBL-CMC Mr. Loren Persi, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, casualties and victim assistance editor for Cluster Munition Monitor 2015
Press Conference by the Permanent Mission of Senegal
Mr Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome, Law Officer of the State of Senegal H.E. Mr. Mame Baba Cisse, Ambassador of Senegal in Geneva Maître Felix Sow, Lawyer Maître Yerim Thiam, Lawyer
UNCTAD Press Conference
Mahmoud Elkhafif, UNCTAD, Coordinator of the Assistance to the Palestinian People Randa Jamal, UNCTAD, Economic Affairs Officer
WMO Press Conference
Maxx Dilley, Director, Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch, WMO David Carlson, Director, World Climate Research Programme Rupa Kumar Kolli, Chief, World Climate Applications and Services Division, WMO
UNHCR Press Conference
- Mr. Bernard Cazeneuve, Minister of Interior, France
- Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
WHO Press Conference
In a series of papers published today in the special WHO-edited issue of the journal “Vaccine,” experts review the role of vaccine hesitancy in limiting vaccine coverage and explore strategies to address it.
Vaccine hesitancy refers to delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services. The issue is complex and context specific, varying across time, place and vaccines. It is influenced by factors such as complacency, convenience and confidence.
Dr Phillippe Duclos, WHO Department of Vaccines
WHO Press Conference
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day 2015, WHO is drawing attention to the continued attacks on health staff and health facilities during conflicts or humanitarian crises. During 2014 alone, WHO received reports of 372 attacks in 32 countries on health workers resulting in 603 deaths and 958 injuries.
In addition to World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2015, WHO will launch an online platform to recognise the efforts of health workers and their dedication.
Dr Rudi Coninx, Coordinator, Policy Practice and Evaluation, WHO Department of Emergency Risk Management & Humanitarian Response. Erin Maura Kenney, Technical Officer, Stop Attacks on Health Care Workers, WHO Department of Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response.
OHCHR Press Conference
Claudio Grossman (Chair)
UNSMIL Press Conference
Bernardino Leon, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
UNHCR Press Conference
Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR Director for Europe