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.
Global Fund briefing on health investments in Mali Lelio Marmora, Head Africa and Middle East Department Tina Draser, Regional Manager Western Africa Team
Stakeout by the Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism, Ben Emmerson, following the presentation on his report to the Human Rights Council.
The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council on health care settings and torture, and his reports on the two fact finding missions to Tajikistan and Morocco as well as his follow-up visit to Uruguay which he conducted in 2012. Juan E. Méndez, Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council on the series of steps that are necessary for the empowerment of women and the realization of the right to food. Mr. Olivier De Schutter, Special Rapporteur on the right to food
IFRC monthly press briefing. Tentative agenda: Southern Africa: Millions at risk in worsening food crisis (Angola, Malawi, Lesotho, Zimbabwe) Mozambique: Update on flooding situation. IFRC emergency health expert in attendance. Updates and announcements: Japan earthquake and Tsunami: 2 years anniversary. International Women’s Day.
The Committee will present its concluding observations on Angola, Austria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Pakistan, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Chair, Ms. Nicole Améline (France), will be accompanied by Ms. Pramila Patten (Mauritius), Vice-Chair of CEDAW and country rapporteur for Pakistan.
Women’s access to justice. As the 22nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council convenes, the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) will brief the Geneva press corps on the latest attacks on women’s rights, the barriers that women face across the “justice chain” and that need to be tackled to protect women's human rights, improve their access to justice and promote gender equality, while highlighting the importance for the Council to tackle the challenge of ensuring women’s access to justice. Irene Khan, Director-General, International Development Law Organization Miriam Estrada, former Ecuadorian Minister of Social Affairs Hina Jilani, former UN Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Human Rights Defenders, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect Press Conference
Mandate and work of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and recent prevention initiatives, including a high-level pre-election visit to Kenya Mr. Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide