Media
Media
Accreditation and registration
Accreditation
Journalists interested in attending the Global Refugee Forum 2023 will need to be accredited by the United Nations Press Office in Geneva. Visiting correspondents can request accreditation on the UNOG press and media page and should do so prior to registering.
Registration
Accredited journalists should then register to attend the Global Refugee Forum 2023 by emailing UNHCR focal point Emmanuelle Brand [email protected]. You will be provided with a link to the registration form in the Indico platform.
Photographers and camera operators
If you or a member of your team are attending as a photographer or camera operator, in addition to applying for accreditation and registering, please contact Emmanuelle Brand [email protected] to request camera access to Global Refugee Forum events and sessions. We will do our best to accommodate all requests, but we kindly ask correspondents to request access well in advance.
Please note, that press conferences are an exception. You do not need to request camera access if you are only planning to film or photograph official press conferences at the Forum.
Download and print documents
Key events that may be of interest to media include:
Wednesday 13 December
VIP arrivals and plenary sessions
- A live stream will be available on the UNHCR webcast page.
- UNHCR will also provide photo coverage of the plenary session with a selection of photos available the same day for download in high resolution via UNHCR's media library, Refugees Media.
Thursday 14 December
- TBD
Friday 15 December
Closing plenary session
- Refugee co-sponsors will reflect on the outcomes and next steps.
Key events and location
Programme
View the programme for the Global Refugee Forum 2023. Kindly note that the programme may be regularly updated. Journalists are advised to frequently refer to the programme for the latest information regarding speakers, venues and timings.
Press centre
On 13-15 December, UNHCR will operate a press centre. Further details, including a map of the venue, will be made available closer to the start of the Forum.
Location
The Global Refugee Forum 2023 will be held at the Palexpo convention centre in Geneva, Switzerland. View the logistics page for more information.
Photos, video and transcripts
Photos, recorded webcasts of sessions and transcripts of delegates' statements will be available via the links below. All photos should be credited to UNHCR and include the name of the photographer.
If you require broadcast-quality video of sessions or events, please email [email protected] and include [email protected] and [email protected] in your request. We will do our best to assist you.
Key contacts
If you require further assistance, please contact the relevant focal point listed below.
Media accreditation
Emmanuelle Brand, Senior Communications Assistant | ✉️ [email protected]
Video requests
Lamis Al Jasem, News and Media Support Assistant | ✉️ [email protected]
General press inquiries on the Global Refugee Forum
Lamis Al Jasem, News and Media Support Assistant | ✉️ [email protected]
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Learn more about the Global Refugee Forum
Held every four years, the Global Refugee Forum is an opportunity for UN Member States and other stakeholders to come together to take stock of progress made and pledge further contributions to help reach the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees.