Media Accreditation & Liaison Unit Logistical support and information to members of the press

Media crews set up operations outside the UN Headquarters campus, to cover events at the Organization, including the General Assembly general debate. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

UN Security Council: Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security (6 October)
- Report of the Secretary-General on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on issues of peace and security in Africa, including the work of the United Nations Office to the African Union (S/2026/682)
UN Disarmament and International Security (First Committee) 2nd plenary meeting: General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items (6 October)
UN Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues (Third Committee) 7th and 8th plenary meetings: Continuation of the general debate (6 October)
UN Special Political and Decolonization (Fourth Committee) 4th plenary meeting: Consideration of decolonization items (continues) (6 October)
UN Administrative and Budgetary Committee (Fifth Committee) 2nd plenary meeting (6 October)
UN Sixth Committee (Legal) 2nd and 3rd plenary meetings (6 October)

Forthcoming meetings:

UN General Assembly 17th plenary meeting (8 October)

The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic. By creating special observances, the United Nations promotes international awareness and action on these issues. The majority of observances have been established by resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, although some have been designated by UN specialized agencies. The United Nations also observes anniversaries of key events in its history.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What should I do if my media ground pass is stolen or missing?

A. If your media ground pass is lost or stolen, you MUST immediately report it to the Media Accreditation Office (send emailto malu@un.org).

Q. Where do I go to pick up my media ground pass?

A. Please wait for the pass collection email, which will include instructions and must be presented at the Pass and ID Unit (320 East 45th Street).

Q. What should the letter asking for my accreditation contain?

A. The letter, on company letterhead and signed by an authorized official (e.g., the Publisher, Assignment Editor or Bureau Chief) of the media organization seeking accreditation, should have the name(s) of those who need the accrediation, what they will cover and the length of the assignment. It should also specify the function(s) of the individual(s) who will be coming. If several people from the same company need an accreditation, please have all the names in one letter.

Q. Are there any restrictions?

A. Please review the Media Access guidelines. Media accreditation is only for coverage of UN activities at Headquarters, and does not constitute an endorsement for any other purpose. At any time, the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) may revoke accreditation if it is put to improper use; if it is determined that the accreditation has not been used to cover UN events; if it has been used to abuse the privileges so extended; or if personal or public conduct is not consistent with the best interest of the Organization. The press pass must not be loaned to another person; UN Security will confiscate any pass in the possession of any individual to whom it was not issued.

Media Accreditation & Liaison Unit
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