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
Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines hybrid press conference
- Osman A. Adam Mohammed, Deputy Permanent Representative of Sudan to UN Geneva
- Félix Baumann, Deputy Permanent Representative of Switzerland to UN Geneva
- Wen Zhou, Arms Unit, ICRC
- Steve Goose, ICBL-Human Rights Watch, Arms Division
WHO virtual press conference
- Dr Janet Diaz, Head of Clinical Care, WHO
UNCTAD virtual press conference
Embargo until 19 November 2020 at 5 p.m. GMT
- Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
IFRC virtual press conference
Embargo until Tuesday, 17 November at 06H00 CET
- Jagan Chapagain, IFRC Secretary-General
- Kirsten Hagon, Senior Analyst, Humanitarian Policy at IFRC and editor of the report
WHO virtual press conference
Embargo: Tuesday 17 November 2020 at 12:01 am CET
- Dr Princess Nothemba (Nono) Simelela, Assistant Director General, Special Advisor on WHO Strategic Priorities
UNDP virtual press conference
- Kamil Kamaludeen, Resident Representative, UNDP South Sudan
- Ambassador Dr. Francis Mading Deng – National Dialogue Steering Committee Leadership Team
UNIDIR virtual press conference
- Ruth Bottomley, Monitor research specialist, expert on contamination, clearance and risk education
- Marion Loddo, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Editorial Manager
- Loren Persi, ICBL-CMC, Landmine Monitor 2020 Impact research team leader
- Stephen Goose, Director, Human Rights Watch’s Arms Division
UNCTAD virtual press conference
Embargo until Thursday, 12 November at 6 p.m. GMT
- Shamika Sirimanne, UNCTAD, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics
- Jan Hoffmann, UNCTAD, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics
UN-HABITAT hybrid press conference
Under embargo until 11.00 a.m. Saturday, 31 October (Geneva time)
- Maimunah Mohd Sharif, UN-Habitat Executive Director (online)
- Eduardo Moreno, Head of Knowledge and Innovation, UN-Habitat (online)
- Paola Deda, Director of Forest, Land and Housing Division at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) (Room XIV)
- Daria Cibrario, Director Geneva Cities Hub (Room XIV)
WMO hybrid press conference
- Dr Maxx Dilley, Deputy Director, in charge of Climate Services Department (Room XIV)
- Gavin Iley, Humanitarian Expert (Room XIV)
- Wilfran Moufouma Okia, Senior Scientist (virtual)