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.
Press briefing on the powerful new data on the AIDS response in a new report from UNAIDS, released just ahead of the 24th International AIDS Conference taking place in Montreal, Canada.
Under embargo until 27 July 2022 at 8:30 p.m. CEST / 6:30 p.m. GMT
Ben Phillips, Director a.i., Communications, UNAIDS
Mary Mahy, Director a.i., Data for Impact, UNAIDS
Liana Moro, Technical Officer, Programme Monitoring and Reporting, UNAIDS
Publication of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2022: Rethinking the Foundations of Export Diversification in Africa: the Catalytic Role of Business and Financial Services
Embargo until Thursday, 14 July 2022 at 12 p.m. (noon) CEST
Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary General
Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD, Director, Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes