17 June 2026 · 12 photos
Shaping the Future UNCTAD16-Press conference
13 October 2025 — Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), at a hybrid press conference in Geneva ahead of UNCTAD16, the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Held every four years, the Conference is UNCTAD’s most important intergovernmental meeting. This year’s theme — “Shaping the Future: Driving Economic Transformation for Equitable, Inclusive and Sustainable Development” — will guide discussions from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations.
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 12
Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 12
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, addresses a press conference on October 13, 2025. She is shown speaking into a microphone, wearing a red blazer and glasses, against a blue backdrop featuring the United Nations emblem and "UNITED NATIONS GENEVA" in multiple languages. A nameplate confirms her identity and role, as she presents "UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 12." rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54850946747_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 11
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development, addresses a press conference on October 13, 2025. She is pictured mid-speech, wearing a red blazer and glasses, seated at a desk with a microphone and nameplate. The backdrop features the United Nations emblem prominently against a blue background, alongside "United Nations Geneva" in multiple languages. Grynspan presented UNCTAD16 – Shaping the Future, outlining the conference's objectives. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54850946677_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 10
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Trade & Development (UNCTAD), addresses a press conference on October 13, 2025. She is presenting UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future, wearing a red blazer and glasses, positioned in front of a blue backdrop featuring the prominent United Nations emblem. The background also displays "UNITED NATIONS GENEVA" and its translations, emphasizing the international setting of the event. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54850946782_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 9
UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan presents "UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future" at a press conference on October 13, 2025. Wearing a red blazer, she speaks into a microphone from a podium, with another official seated alongside her against a blue United Nations backdrop. The event, held in a room with the UN emblem, is actively covered by photographers positioned in the foreground. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54851813886_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 8
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, presents UNCTAD16 – Shaping the Future at a press conference held on 13 October 2025. She is centrally positioned, speaking into microphones while wearing a red jacket, flanked by two colleagues seated at a wooden table. The event takes place against a blue backdrop adorned with the United Nations Geneva logo and text in multiple languages, with a photographer visible in the foreground capturing the moment. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54851813996_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 7
On October 13, 2025, UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16: Shaping the Future at a press conference. Dressed in a vibrant red suit, glasses, and a distinctive necklace, she is seated at a podium before a blue UN-branded backdrop featuring the United Nations emblem and text. Blurred figures of attendees in the foreground frame the scene, where another woman in a purple jacket is also present, highlighting the formal and engaging nature of the briefing. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54850946752_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 6
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development, speaks at a press conference on October 13, 2025. She is presenting UNCTAD16 – Shaping the Future, wearing a red blazer with a UNCTAD pin and glasses, positioned before a microphone. Her nameplate is clearly visible, set against a prominent blue United Nations backdrop featuring the UN logo and multilingual text. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54851814041_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 5
Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 5
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, speaks at a press conference on October 13, 2025, at United Nations Geneva. She is pictured seated at a wooden desk with a microphone, wearing a red blazer and glasses, against a prominent blue United Nations backdrop featuring text in multiple languages. The press conference serves to present UNCTAD16, themed "Shaping the Future 5," as indicated by the image title. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54852115290_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 4
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, is prominently displayed on a large screen addressing a press conference on October 13, 2025. The image captures out-of-focus video cameras in the foreground, indicating media coverage of her presentation on UNCTAD16 and "Shaping the Future." Grynspan, wearing a red blazer, speaks from a podium against a light blue backdrop featuring the United Nations logo, with a few attendees visible in the bottom right. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54852069573_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 3
This image, dated October 13, 2025, depicts a technical control setup for a press conference where Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 – Shaping the Future. Multiple monitors display live feeds, prominently featuring Ms. Grynspan speaking at a podium against a UN logo backdrop, along with views of a panel and audience participants. The foreground showcases a video switcher and a control panel for speaking time and lighting, underscoring the comprehensive media production for this important UNCTAD event. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54850946837_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 2
Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 2
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, delivers remarks at a press conference on October 13, 2025, to present "UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future." She is seen speaking with an open mouth into a microphone, wearing a red blazer and glasses, with her nameplate visible on the podium. The backdrop prominently features the United Nations emblem and "UNITED NATIONS GENEVA" text displayed in various languages. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54852115235_o.jpg
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Press conference: Rebeca Grynspan presents UNCTAD16 — Shaping the Future 1
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, addresses a press conference at the United Nations in Geneva on October 13, 2025. She is captured at a podium in a red blazer and glasses, presenting UNCTAD16 under the theme "Shaping the Future." Another speaker is seated to her right, while press photographers are visible in the foreground. The backdrop prominently displays the United Nations emblem and "NATIONS UNIES GENÈVE" in various languages. rebeca-grynspan-presents-unctad16--shaping-the-future-in-geneva_54852115230_o.jpg
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