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.
Outcomes of the First WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health
Dr Maria Neira, Director, Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health
Human Rights Committee concluding observations on Belarus, Belize, Bulgaria, Guinea, and Sudan
Mr. Yuval Shany, Chairperson of the Committee Ms. Sarah Cleveland, Vice-chairperson of the Committee Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, Member of the Committee
Launch of the 2018 World Disasters Report (Embargoed until 00:01 a.m. CET on 31 October 2018)
Mr Elhadj As Sy, IFRC Secretary General Ms Kirsten Hagon, Senior Humanitarian Policy Analyst, IFRC
Report launch: ‘Air Pollution in Asia and the Pacific: Science-Based Solutions’
The Asia Pacific region has the highest number of premature deaths from air pollution in the world. The authors of this report used the best air quality data available and state of the art modelling techniques to identify the most effective 25 measures to reduce air pollution in the region. If the measures were implemented, one billion people in Asia could enjoy air quality that conforms to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines by 2030, and premature mortality would be reduced by a third. The report is launched in the margins of the WHO’s first global conference on Air Pollution and Health. Ms. Helena Molin Valdés, Head of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, hosted by UN Environment Prof. Yun-Chul Hong, Director of the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Seoul National University, and report Co-Chair Dr. Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences at Duke University and Chair of the CCAC Scientific Advisory Panel Dr. Johan Kuylenstierna, Policy Director, Stockholm Environment Institute
The New Global Commodity Markets Landscape and Focus on Coffee in East Africa (Commodities at a Glance Series)
Pamela Coke-Hamilton – UNCTAD – Director – Division on International Trade in Goods and Services, and Commodities Olivier Wege – UNCTAD – Economist - Commodity Research and Analysis Section, Division on International Trade
Launch State of World Population Report 2018 - The Power of Choice: Reproductive Rights and the Demographic Transition The embargoed report and related materials are now available to journalists who request access.
Ms. Monica Ferro, Director, UNFPA Geneva
The Role of AGFUND International Prize in promoting the UN agenda for Sustainable Development
H.E. Mr. Adel Essa AlMahri - Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Geneva Mr. Nasser Al Kahtani/ AGFUND - Executive Director Mr. Abdullatif AlDwaihi /AGFUND-Communications Director The 2017 prize winners : *Dr.Mastaqur Chowdhuri - Vice chairman of Brac - Bangladesh *Mr.Yogendra Mandal - Executive Director of Jeevan Bikas Samaj *Dr.Sunitha Krishnan - Founder of Prajwala - India *Ms.Marie Lichten Berg - Director of international partnerships Planet Aid
