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.
New Global Investment Trends Monitor (Issue n°18). (Embargoed until 29 January 2015 at 5 p.m. GMT) James ZHAN, Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD
Tomorrow, delegates at the WHO Executive Board will consider the appointment of a Regional Director for WHO Africa Region who was nominated by the AFRO Regional Committee in November 2014. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director-Elect
Mr Axel Addy, Liberia’s Minister for Commerce and Industry, will speak to the press and give updates on Ebola and the economic impact of Ebola, as well as Liberia’s WTO accession.
Embargoed media briefing on the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2015 report (Embargoed until 23:01 GMT on Monday 19 January) Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General Raymond Torres, Head of Research, ILO
Presentation of the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2015 published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. (Under embargo until Monday, 19 January 2015 at 11 a.m. Geneva time) Alfredo Calcagno, Head, Macroeconomic and Development Policies Branch, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies, UNCTAD José Palacin, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Development Policies and Cross-Sectoral Coordination Unit, Office of the Executive Secretary, UNECE