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Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries 30 May - 3 June 2011, Turkey

The early media accreditation process is now CLOSED

You will have the possibility to apply in Istanbul after 5 May 2011. You will need to provide a letter of assignment on official letterhead of a media organization signed by the Publisher or Editor-in-chief indicating the name and duration of assignment of the journalist.

Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press - print, photo, radio, TV, film, news agencies, and online media who represent a bona fide media organization (Full guidelines available here).

Double Accreditation: No double accreditation is allowed (e.g. as press and delegate, or as press and NGO).

Pick-up of your accreditation

Members of the media will have to come in person to have their photo taken and to pick up their badges from the Conference Accreditation Centre at the Harbiye Cultural Centre, 34267 Harbiye, Istanbul, Turkey

When you come to pick up your accreditation, please bring the following documents:

  • Original letter of assignment.
  • Your passport and/or valid photo ID (driver’s license, national ID card, valid press ID card, etc)


Media Center

A Media Centre will be located in the Hilton Congress and Convention Centre. It will be equipped with closed-circuit television and a press documentation counter. It will be for the exclusive use of the accredited press.

Isabelle Broyer
Chief, Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit
United Nations - L-248C
New York, NY 10017

Tel. 1-212-963-6937