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 General Assembly 65th plenary meeting - Organization of work, adoption of the agenda and allocation of items: reports of the General Committee (Item 7) (); Prevention of armed conflict (Item 32 (a)) () (29 April)
UN General Assembly 66th plenary meeting - Address by His Excellency Santiago Peña Palacios, President, Republic of Paraguay (29 April)
UN General Assembly 67th plenary meeting - Tribute to the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis; Integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields (Item 13) (); Follow-up to and implementation of the outcomes of the International Conferences on Financing for Development (Item 17) (); Crime prevention and criminal justice (Item 107) (, ); Global health and foreign policy (Item 127) (); Prevention of armed conflict (Item 32 (a)) () (29 April)
UN Economic and Social Council (FfD Forum) 3rd meeting (28-29 April) () ()
(UNPFII) 24th Session - Theme: "Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges" – 12th plenary meeting (21 April-2 May) ()
for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Third session - 3rd and 4th meetings (28 April-9 May) ()
UN Group of Experts on Geographical Names Theme: "Advancing geographical names standardization through inclusive, culturally-informed and evidence-based solutions to support sustainable development" – 3rd meeting (28 April-2 May) ()
UN Committee on Information (COI) 47th session – 3rd and 4th meetings: General debate (cont.) (28 April-9 May) ()

Forthcoming meetings:

Fourth Preparatory Committee () Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) (30 April-1 May) () ()

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 (located at the corner of 45th Street & First Avenue).

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

A. Please follow instructions in the approval email. Temporary pass applicants should go to the Media Accreditation Office office located at 45th Street & First Avenue. Long-term pass applicants should go to the Pass and ID Unit at 320 East 45th Street (between First and Second Avenues).

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

A. The letter, on 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.

Q. Are there any restrictions?

A. 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!

If several people from the same company need an accreditation, please have all the names in one letter.

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