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.
Presentation of the COP10 Basel Convention Mr. Michael Stanley-Jones, Public Information Officer, Joint Service of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, UNEP
Briefing by the members of the independent Commission of Inquiry on Syria Professor Paulo Pinheiro, Chairperson Ms. Yakin Ertürk, Member of the Commission Ms. Karen Abu Zayd, Member of the Commission
The Human Rights Council - Conclusion of the 18th regular session (12 - 30 September 2011) H.E. Ms. Laura Dupuy Lasserre, President of the Human Rights Council
WHO Press Conference to launch a Global Database for Air Quality and Health - Maria Neira, WHO Director for Public Health and Environment - Carlos Dora, WHO Coordinator for Public Health and Environment - Michal Krzyzanowski, Head of Office, European Centre for Environment and Health, WHO Regional Office for Europe - Annette Pruss-Ustun, Scientist, WHO Department for Public Health and Environment
Launch of the "European Forest Sector Outlook Study 2010-2030". Presentation of the results of 4 scenarios looking at the main challenges and opportunities for policymakers: Maximizing biomass carbon; Priority to biodiversity; Promoting wood energy; Fostering innovation and competitiveness. Paola Deda, Chief, UNECE/FAO Forestry & Timber Section Kit Prins, lead author of the Outlook study
Celebrating the International Day of Peace: artists' commitment Miguel Bosé, singer Juanes, singer Christian Guillermet, Deputy Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN Manuel Alhama, Counseller of the Permanent Mission of Spain to the UN Carlos Villán Durán, President of the Spanish Society for International Human Rights Law
Report: Extractive industries operating within or near indigenous territories Country visits Discussion of his vision as Special Rapporteur and future work Mr. James Anaya, Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples