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.
Launch of "Disaster Risk Reduction: Spending where it should count" which examines the inadequacy of funding for disaster risk reduction in international aid. Copies of the report will be available for the press. Margareta Wahlstrom, UN Secretary-General's Special Representative on Disaster Risk Reduction Jan Kellett, Programme Leader, Development Initiatives
Press Conference by the Mission of the Republic of Korea
Briefing by the Delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea: Forced Repatriation is Death for North Korean Refugees. Hon. Kim Hyong-O (Head of the Delegation), Current Member & Former Speaker of the 18th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Hon. LEE Eun Jae, Current Member of the 18th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Hon. PARK Sun Young, Current Member of the 18th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Hon. AHN Hyong Hwan, Current Member of the 18th National Assembly of Republic of Korea
The situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Independent international commission of inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Speakers: Authors of the Commission's report: Paulo Pinheiro (Chairperson) Koning AbuZayd Yakin Ertürk
Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters. Ms. Najat MAALLA M'JID, Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography
The scope and role of commissions of inquiry in the international human rights context. Mr. Juan Méndez, Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Subject: WHO/UNICEF new report on progress on drinking-water and sanitation: 2012 update Speakers: : Maria Neira, Director, Public Health and Environment, WHO Robert Bos, Coordinator, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health, WHO Sanjay Wijesekera, Chief, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, UNICEF via telephone Patrick McCormick, Communications Manager, Emergencies, UNICEF