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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.

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Previous Press Conferences

UNDP Press Conference


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UNDP

Stakeout by the U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues and by the U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council.

Stakeout by Ambassador Robert King, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues and Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council.
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UNOG

Mission of Ecuador

Ecuador's experience about integration of the human rights in the national planning system
Mr. Fander Falconí, State Secretary of Planning and Development
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UNOG

OHCHR Press Conference

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic will speak with the media following the presentation of their latest report and update to the Human Rights Council
· Mr. Paulo Pinheiro, Commission Chairperson
· Ms. Karen Koning Abuzayd, Commission member
· Ms. Carla del Ponte, Commission member
· Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, Commission member
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OHCHR

OHCHR Press Conference

The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council, covering the ongoing human rights challenges the country faces as the reform process moves forward.
Mr. Tomás Ojea Quintana, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
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OHCHR

OHCHR Press Conference

The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council on the need to respect the right to freedom of religion or belief of persons belonging to religious minorities.
Mr. Heiner Bielefeldt, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
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OHCHR

WMO Press Conference

The World Meteorological Organization, Food and Agricultural Organization, UN Convention to Combat Desertification and other partners have convened a high-level conference on national drought policy 11-15 March in a bid to create more drought resilient societies. Recent droughts in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region and the ongoing droughts in Northeast Brazil and parts of the United States show that developing and developed nations alike are vulnerable to drought, which is one of the most devastating natural hazards. The conference aims to encourage coordinated, proactive national drought policies to replace the current vacuum.
This briefing will set the scene for the conference and provide background. There will be a formal press conference with the heads of WHO, FAO and UNCCD on Thursday 14 March at the CICG at 11 am (time still to be confirmed)
Mr. Mannava Sivakumar, WMO Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch
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WMO

US Permanent Mission Press Conference

Freedom of Expression on the Internet, HRC 22
Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, U.S. Ambassador to the Human Rights Council
Alec Ross, Senior Advisor for Innovation to the U.S. Secretary of State
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UNOG

Global Fund Press Conference

Global Fund briefing on health investments in Mali
Lelio Marmora, Head Africa and Middle East Department
Tina Draser, Regional Manager Western Africa Team
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UNOG

WSSCC Press Conference

Press Briefing in Advance of “Celebrating Womanhood: Menstrual Hygiene Management” meeting to be held on International Women’s Day in the Palais des Nations
Ms. Archana Patkar, Programme Manager, Networking and Knowledge Management, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)
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UNOG