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.
Zoom in on Europe's Forests on the eve of World Environment Day. European forests are under threat of forest fragmentation, learn more about the latest trends, data and maps. Ivonne Higuero, UNEP Roman Michalak, UNECE Kristin Dawes, Forest Europe Marc Palahi, European Forest Institute
United Nations to announce major international conference on water and sustainable peace in Sudan’s Darfur region Mr. Mohamed Yonis, Deputy Joint Special Representative of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Mr. Robin Bovey, Sudan Program Manager for UNEP Mr. Nils Kastberg, UNICEF Representative for Sudan
Presentation of the programme of the 100th Session of the International Labour Conference (1-17 June) and issues to be discussed Guy Ryder, ILO Deputy Director General
Briefing on a proposed Convention and Recommendation on Domestic Workers to serve as a basis for the discussion at the 100th Session of the International Labour Conference (1-17 June) Manuela Tomei, ILO Expert, Coordinator of the Committee on Domestic Workers
WHO briefing on issues of the day at the World Health Assembly. Dr Ala Alwan, Assistant Director- General, Noncommunicables diseases and mental health, WHO. Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases Dr Francesco Branca, Director of Nutrition, WHO Maternal, infant and young child nutrition: implementation plan Dr Andrew Ball, Coordinator, HIV Department WHO HIV/AIDS strategy 2011-2015.
Launch of the World Health Statistics 2011 Dr. Ties Boerma, Director, Health Statistics and Information Systems, WHO Dr. Colin Mathers, Coordinator, Mortality and Burden of Disease, WHO