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.
Press stakeout with EU High Representative Federica Mogherini
Press stakeout with Ms Federica Mogherini, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, who will address the Human Rights Council for the first time in her new capacity.
Launch of the new OHCHR report on the human rights situation in Ukraine. · Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic · Deputy Head of the UN Human Rights Mission in Ukraine Fiona Frazer
International Ear Care Day is on 3 March and the World Health Organization will be highlighting, and quantifying for the first time, the risks posed – in particular to young people – to hearing by exposure to high levels of sound from personal music devices, concerts, nightclubs, sporting events and other recreational activities and drawing attention to ways to make listening safe. Dr Etienne Krug, WHO, Director, Management of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention Dr Shelly Chadha, WHO, Technical Officer, Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss
On 27 February, WHO is marking the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), the first international treaty negotiated by the Organization. The day before (26 Feb), the Head of the WHO Convention Secretariat, Dr Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, will brief media on the achievements, challenges and way forward for the treaty, which has been ratified so far by 180 Parties. Dr Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, WHO FCTC, Head of the Convention Secretariat
Human Rights Council 28th regular session (2 to 27 March) – Breakfast meeting (A light breakfast will be served inside the Press Room) Ambassador Joachim Ruecker (Germany), President of the Human Rights Council
WHO will brief journalists about urgent health needs in the Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan and Syria, which are all facing humanitarian health crises. Speakers: WHO Country Representatives from Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan and Syria (Dr Michel Yao, Dr Jaffar Hussain, Dr Tarande Constant Manzila and Dr Elisabeth Hoff).
Use of the same syringe or needle to give injections to more than one person is driving the spread of a number of deadly infectious diseases worldwide. Millions of people could be protected from infections acquired through unsafe injections if all healthcare programmes switched to syringes that cannot be used more than once and restricted injections exclusively to those that are medically necessary. The World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new policy on injection safety and recommending the exclusive use of “smart” syringes for medical injections. Dr Edward Kelley, Director of the WHO Service Delivery and Safety Department Dr Gundo Weiler, Coordinator, WHO HIV/AIDS Department
Press conference under embargo until Thursday 19 February 2015 at 6 a.m. (Geneva time). Launch of the WHO report “Investing to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases”. The report sets investment targets and makes the case for increased domestic investment to reach the targets of WHO’s Roadmap on Neglected Tropical Diseases by 2020 as well as sustain enhanced and equitable access to health coverage against these diseases to 2030. Dr Hiroki Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General Dr Dirk Engels, Director, WHO Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases Mr Christopher Fitzpatrick, Health Economist, WHO Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Press Conference by the United States Permanent Mission
Additional U.S. Contributions to Humanitarian Efforts for the Syria crisis and U.S. Participation in High Level Meetings on the Syria and Iraq crises. Jeremy Konyndyk: Director, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Kelly Clements: Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration