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.
Update on the humanitarian situation in the Sahel
Mbaranga Gasarabwe, United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Mali Bintou Djibo, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Niger Metsi Makhetha, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Burkina Faso
Presentation of the Programme of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (13-17 May, Palais des Nations)
Shamika Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD Angel Gonzalez-Sanz, Chief, Science, Technology and ICT Branch, UNCTAD
Report launch ‘Sand and sustainability: Finding new solutions for environmental governance of global sand resources’
Growing populations, shifting consumption patterns, urbanization and other factors mean that demand for sand has increased three-fold over the last two decades. Global annual demand for sand and gravel stands at 40-50 billion tonnes, making them the second largest resource extracted and traded by volume after water. The extraction of sand and gravel from the seabed has led to pollution, flooding, the lowering of water aquifers, beach erosion and more frequent droughts. Unsustainable sand extraction also has social consequences, as it can hamper tourism and other livelihoods. This report points to more effective management and regulation as demand for sand continues to grow. It comes weeks after the fourth United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a new resolution on mineral resource governance. Pascal Peduzzi, Director, GRID-Geneva
Launch of the joint ILO/Eurofound report “Working conditions in a global perspective”
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL MONDAY, 6 MAY at 12:00 GMT (14:00 GENEVA TIME) Manuela Tomei, Department Director, ILO WORKQUALITY Juan Menendez-Valdes (Executive Director, Eurofound)
Press Conference - Office of the Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect & International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty (AIDRL)
The second Global Summit on Religion, Peace and Security: Building bridges, fostering inclusivity and countering hate speech to enhance the protection of religious minorities, refugees and migrants
H.E. Adama Dieng, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Dr. Liviu Olteanu, Secretary-General, International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty Dr. Ganoune Diop, Director, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL), General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Mr. Rudelmar Bueno De Faria, Secretary-General of ACT Alliance H.E. Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi, Islamic scholar and religious leader H.E. Ammo Aziza Baroud Djibert, Ambassador of Chad to the European Union, United Kingdom and Benelux
Clean Planet, Healthy People: Opening of the meetings of the conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG), 29 April-10 May
Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary (UNEP), Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm Conventions
Hans Dreyer, Executive Secretary (FAO), Rotterdam Convention
Release of a UNIDIR report on gender in disarmament: “Still Behind the Curve – Gender Balance in Arms Control, Non-proliferation and Disarmament Diplomacy”
Renata Hessmann Dalaqua, report author, UNIDIR Renata Dwan, Director, UNIDIR
Embargo lifts at 3:30 p.m. Geneva time Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Publication of the WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep for Children under 5 years of age
This new guidance sets, for the first time, how long very young children should sit watching screens, called ‘sedentary screen time’. It also advises on how long very young children should sleep at different ages and the time that should be spent on physical activity to prevent obesity and optimize their health now and in later life. The guidance and a press release will be made available to journalists under strict embargo on Tuesday, 23 April. Dr Fiona Bull, Programme Manager, Surveillance and Population-based Prevention, dept of Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases, WHO Dr Juana Willumsen, WHO focal point for childhood obesity and physical activity
Launch of the ILO report “Safety and Health at the heart of the Future of Work: Building on 100 years of experience”
Joaquim Pintado Nunes, Acting head, Occupational Safety and Health Manal Azzi, Technical Specialist, Occupational Safety and Health