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.
Expert briefing on refugee resettlement needs in 2011 Mr. Dan Eliasson, Director-General, Swedish Migration Board and Mr. Volker Turk, Director, UNHCR Division of International Protection
Presentation of the World Economic and Social Survey 2010 published by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (embargoed 11:00 am New York Time) Charles GORE, Senior Economist, Special Coordinator for cross-sectoral issues in the UNCTAD Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Special Programmes
Press Conference by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict
Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict - progress and remaining challenges on the Children and Armed Conflict agenda Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Coomaraswamy
Subject: United Nations Cocoa Conference 2010 Speakers: Ambassador Guy-Alain Emmanuel Gauze - President of the UN Cocoa Conference Jan Vingerhoets - Executive Director of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) Hagen Streichert - President of the Negociating Committee St-Cyr Djikalou (Côte d'Ivoire) - Spokesperson for the Producers Ewald Wermuth (Netherlands) - Spokesperson for the Consumers
Launch of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law: "Addressing punitive laws and human rights violations blocking effective AIDS responses" Speakers: Helen Clark, Administrator, UNDP Michel Sidibé, Executive Director, UNAIDS Professor Miriam Were (Kenya), Commissioner, Global Commission on HIV and the Law Claudia Ahumada (Chile), Coordinator of Women's Campaign, World AIDS Campaign Moderator: Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal, UNDP
The Millennium Development Goals, preparing for the Global Review Summit - A report from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and another from the UN Development Programme, detail progress and obstacles on the road to 2015. Cécile Molinier, Director, UNDP Geneva Liaison Office.
The Human Rights Council - Conclusion of the 14th regular session (31 May - 18 June) The 14th session of the Human Rights Council will end on Friday, 18 June. It will coincide with the end of the tenure of the President of the Human Rights Council, H.E. Mr Alex van Meeuwen. A new President will be elected on Monday 21 June. H.E. Mr Alex van Meeuwen, President of the Human Rights Council