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.
In the run up to World AIDS Day 2013 (1 December), the World Health Organization (WHO) is issuing its first ever recommendations on HIV and adolescents. (Under embargo until 25 November 2013 at 2 p.m. GMT) Dr Gottfried Hirnschall - Director, HIV/AIDS Department, WHO Dr Elizabeth Mason, Director, Maternal Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Department, WHO Dr Rachel Baggaley, Coordinator, Key Populations and Innovative Prevention, HIV/AIDS Department, WHO Jane Ferguson, Scientist, Focal Point on Adolescent Health, Maternal Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Department, WHO Nina Ferencic, Senior Adviser on HIV/AIDS and Young People’s Health and Development, UNICEF Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
UNAIDS will release a new report Going Local––connecting people faster to HIV services on Wednesday 20 November in Geneva. The report outlines the importance of a location-based approach to allow HIV programming to focus more precisely and effectively. Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS Peter Ghys, Director AI, Strategic Information and Evaluation Department, UNAIDS
Presentation of the Least Developed Countries Report 2013 - Growth with employment for inclusive and sustainable development Embargo: 20/11 at 5:00 p.m. GMT Mukhisa Kituyi - UNCTAD Secretary General Taffere Tesfachew - Director - UNCTAD Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes
Launch of WIPO Intellectual Property Report 2013: “Brands: Reputation and Image in the Global Marketplace” Francis Gurry, Director General, WIPO Carsten Fink, Chief Economist, WIPO