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.
CITES Standing Committee SC65 - Closing Press Conference - Decisions, trade suspensions, species in danger and next steps. CITES Standing Committee, Chair, Norway, Mr Øystein Størkersen, Directorate for Nature Management, Norway CITES, Secretary General, Mr John Scanlon CITES, Chief of Enforcement, Ben Van Rensberg (to answer questions) European Union, Presidency (Italy) Kenya, Head of delegation- William Kiprono, Ag Director General, KWS - Kenya Wildlife Services US, Head of delegation China, Ms ZHOU Zhihua, Assistant Director-General, CITES Management Authority of China TBC
Embargoed launch of WHO Consolidated guidelines on HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations. (Embargo lifts 9 a.m. Geneva time, Friday 11 July). Dr Gottfried Hirnschall, Director, HIV/AIDS Department, WHO Dr Rachel Baggaley, Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Department, WHO Dr Mariangela Simao, Director, Rights, Gender, Prevention and Community Mobilization, UNAIDS Dr Manoj Kurian, Senior Manager, Policy and Advocacy, International AIDS Society
Briefing on the First Session of the Preparatory Committee for theThird United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. Ms. Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations in Geneva H.E. Ms. Päivi Kairamo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations in Geneva
CITES briefing for 7-11 July Standing Committee - What it means, what can be expected, top 10 endangered species and the Good, the bad and the ugly - where countries stand on law and enforcement. John Scanlon, Secretary-General, CITES - Political Wilderness or real outcomes? Expectations for next week David Morgan, Chief, Scientific team, CITES - Top Ten Endangered Species - current status and dangers Marceil Yeater, Chief, Legal Affairs and Trade Policy - The good, the bad and the ugly - where countries stand on their policies and enforcement roll out
Publication of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2014: Catalyzing Investment for Transformative Growth in Africa Embargoed 3 July at 5:00 p.m. GMT Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General Junior Roy Davis, Economist, Division on Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes, UNCTAD
The Rhythms of One World International Choral Festival at the United Nations (Geneva, 4-8 July, 2014). Celebrating unity and diversity through the common language of music. A global event that celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter "We the Peoples". Ambassador Maria Ciobanu, Permanent Representative of Romania Mr. Traian Filip, Deputy Permanent Representative of Romania Mr. Patrick Sciarratta, Executive Director, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation Ms. Yin-Chu Jou, Artistic Director, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Festival Manager and Founder Mr. Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Embargoed news conference on TB elimination in low TB incidence countries (Embargoed until Thursday 3 July 2014 at 1 p.m. Geneva time) Dr Mario Raviglione, Director WHO Global TB Programme
