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.
Update on the humanitarian situation in Pakistan and priority needs in response to the floods. Curtain-raiser in advance of the official launch of the revised flash appeal on Tuesday 4 October.
Julien Harneis, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The launch of the SME Competitiveness Outlook flagship report, focusing on connected services, being transport and logistics, financial services, information and communications technologies, and business and professional services. The report shows why policymakers, companies and business support organizations should focus on developing these business sectors to foster inclusive economic growth.
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, ITC Executive Director
Barbara Ramos, ITC, Chief, Research and Strategies for Exports