The United Nations Correspondents Association

Press Releases

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

VIDEO: Press Briefing with The International Women’s Health Coalition on a Feminist Declaration for achieving gender equality

The International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC), OutRight Action International and the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) held a press conference at the United Nations Correspondents Association to discuss a Feminist Declaration to achieve gender equality launched by the Women’s Rights Caucus, a self-organized feminist advocacy group, comprised of more than 200 organizations, dedicated to advancing

Thursday, February 27th, 2020

VIDEO: Press Conference with Iraqi Activists from Canada on Protest in Iraq

The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with a delegation of Iraqi activists from Canada on their appeal to the UN to support the protests in Iraq. (Video below) Speakers were:Mr. Ray Siger Mr. Moneer Alward Ms. Amel...

Thursday, January 16th, 2020

VIDEO: Press Conference with Human Rights Watch to launch 2020 World Report

Human Rights Watch launched their 2020 World Report on Tuesday, January 14th in New York. Speakers were: Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch Emma Daly, Media Director, Human Rights Watch Sophie Richardson, China Director, Human Rights...

Monday, October 28th, 2019

VIDEO: Press Conference with nuclear experts and organizers to launch the “Count the Nuclear Weapons Money” campaign

On Thursday, October 24th, the United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with nuclear experts and organizers on a new initiative with an Alternative Strategy for Constraining Nuclear Arsenals, launching the “Count the Nuclear Weapons Money” campaign. Speakers...

Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

VIDEO: Save the Children launches its 2019 Global Childhood Report

The United Nations Correspondents Association held an embargoed press briefing with Save the Children ahead of their May 28th launch of the 2019 Global Childhood Report Speakers were:Carolyn Miles, President & CEO, Save the ChildrenDr. Beryl Levinger,...

Friday, May 3rd, 2019

Press Briefing with Diego Arria, former Venezuelan Diplomat and founder of Arria Formula meetings

The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press briefing with Mr. Diego Arria, former Venezuelan diplomat and founder of the Arria Formula Meetings devised in 1992, on the situation in Venezuela. BIO and VIDEO below Diego Enrique...

Friday, April 12th, 2019

VIDEO: Press Briefing with President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Coly Seck

The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press briefing with the President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Coly Seckwhere he provided a readout of the recently concluded 40th regular session of the Council on Geneva and...

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

Press Conference with Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders on the disappearance of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders on an appeal calling for an investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal...

Monday, September 17th, 2018

VIDEO: UNCA Press Conference with Parents of Austin Tice, American Journalist detained in Syria since 2012

The United Nations Correspondents Association in partnership with Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) held a press conference on September 17th, 2018, with Marc and Debra Tice, parents of American journalist Austin...

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

VIDEO: UNCA Press Conference with experts on the upcoming UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

The United Nations Correspondents Association held a press conference with experts on the upcoming UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) taking place on September 27th during the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly. Speakers were: Katie...

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