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.
Previous Press Conferences
OSE virtual press stakeout
- Geir O. Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria
Live webcast on http://webtv.un.org
Audio:
English: https://we.tl/t-AfqREdKf6e
Arabic: https://we.tl/t-ycPWeoUuaK
OHCHR virtual press conference (Special Procedures Branch)
- Prof. Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism
UNCTAD virtual press conference
Embargo until 8 February 2021 at 5:00 p.m. GMT
- Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General
- Paul Akiwumi, Director of the Division on Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes, UNCTAD
UNSMIL hybrid press conference
- Stephanie Turco Williams, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya
Live webcast on http://webtv.un.org, also available with Arabic interpretation.
A live broadcast signal will be available from UNTV.
IFRC virtual press conference
As COVID-19 immunization efforts continue in wealthy countries, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is announcing a new plan to support efforts to ensure equitable vaccine distribution.
Senior IFRC officials will also warn of the “potentially devastating” public health consequences of inequitable vaccine distribution.
The new, 100 million Swiss franc initiative will focus on supporting and funding efforts to ensure that at-risk and highly vulnerable communities are included in national vaccine campaigns, in both wealthy and developing settings.
- Jagan Chapagain, IFRC Secretary General
- Emanuele Capobianco, IFRC Director of Health
Hybrid press conference by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
- Geir O. Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria
[The Syrian Co-Chairs may also individually choose to provide an update to the media, also from Room XIV. ]
Live webcast on http://webtv.un.org, also available with Arabic interpretation
UNHCR virtual press conference
- Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR Special Envoy for the central and western Mediterranean situation calling from Tunis
- Alessandra Morelli, Representative, UNHCR Niger
- Jean Paul Cavalieri, Chief of Mission, UNHCR Libya
UNDP virtual Press Conference
Embargoed until Wednesday, 27 January at 6:01 a.m. CET
- Cassie Flynn, UNDP Climate Advisor
WHO hybrid press conference
- Dr Alejandro Cravioto, Chair, Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization
- Dr Joachim Hombach, Executive Secretary SAGE, WHO
- Dr Kate O’Brien, Director, Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, WHO
ILO virtual press conference (under embargo)
Launch of the 7th ILO Monitor on the impact of COVID-19 on the world of work
- Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General
- Sangheon Lee, Director, ILO Employment Policy Department