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.
Ebola briefing: WHO response and challenges to control the Ebola outbreak. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director General in charge of the operational response.
Global event on business and human rights – progress and challenges Mo Ibrahim – Founder and Chair of Mo Ibrahim Foundation; chairing the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 1-3 December Margaret Jungk – Member of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
WHO launching new tools to fight cervical cancer To mark the upcoming World Cancer Leaders Summit, and the UICC International Cancer Congress, being held on 3-6 December, 2014, in Melbourne, Australia, the World Health Organization is launching two new tools for countries to use in the fight against cancers, which are responsible for more than 8 million deaths annually, the bulk in low- and middle-income countries. The new Comprehensive cervical cancer control: a guide to essential practice presents new methods to prevent, detect and control cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer death in women, and one of the most preventable, responsible for more than 270 000 deaths annually, 85% of which occur in developing countries. The press releases and interview material from the press briefing are embargoed until 00:01 CET on 3 December, 2014, when the new products will be officially launched at the Melbourne events. - Dr Andreas Ullrich, WHO Cancer Programme - Dr Marleen Temmerman, Director, Department of Reproductive Health and Research - Dr Nathalie Broutet, WHO Reproductive Health and Research
The Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM). Mr. Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia Mr. Terje Rød-Larsen, President of the International Peace Institute
Publication of the Least Developed Countries Report 2014 - Growth with Structural Transformation: a Post-2015 Development Agenda. Press Kit under Embargo Until 27/11/2014 at 5:00 p.m. GMT. Mukhisa KITUYI - UNCTAD Secretary-General Taffere TESFACHEW - UNCTAD - Director - Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes
Press conference by the Permanent Mission of Japan
Briefing on the Play with music based on the Earth Charter, ”Our Blue Planet” at the Palais des Nations, (21 November 2014 at 6.30 p.m.) Professor Ryokiti HIRONO, Counselor of ‘Classic Live for the United Nations Ms. Masayo KOIKE, President of ‘Classic Live for the United Nations Mr. Tomohiro ARAKAWA, Actor
A new start for crisis reporting: Announcement regarding the future of the humanitarian news service IRIN Mr. Michael Møller, Acting Director-General, UN Nations Office at Geneva Ms. Gwi-Yeop Son, Director, Corporate Programmes Division, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Ambassador Urs Schmid, Deputy Head of Mission, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva Mr. Jho Low, Director, Jynwel Charitable Foundation Mr. Ben Parker, interim Director, IRIN
The independent international Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea Michael Smith (Chair of the Commission) Sheila B. Keetharuth (Member of the Commission and Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea) Victor Dankwa (Member of the Commission)
Launch of the new OHCHR report on the human rights situation in Ukraine The report will be shared under strict embargo at 8.00 a.m. on Thursday 20 November, by email. The embargo will be lifted at 11.00 a.m. Geneva time Gianni Magazzeni, Chief of the Americas, Europe, and Central Asia Branch
