Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit
IN FOCUS
Due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, access to UNHQ, as well as conference rooms and media
booths is restricted. Many meetings are taking place remotely, without physical
presence. Monitor the Media Alert,
UN Web TV schedule, UNTV pool operation and other resources.
For updates on COVID-19: www.un.org/coronavirus
We have launched a new accreditation system. When applying
for a pass, all media representatives are required to create an account and
provide confirmation of their COVID-19 vaccination status. See the note on COVID-19
mitigation measures at UNHQ
Media accreditation for Stockholm+50 opens in April
2022 and media accreditation for the Ocean Conference opens in May
2022
The Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (M.A.L.U.) provides logistical support and information to members of the press:
- ACCREDITATION
A requirement for all journalists who wish to cover activities at the United Nations in New York (First time or Renewing)
- LIAISON/COVERAGE
MALU liaises with members of the press and Member States and provides escorts to events at UNHQ. Permanent/Observer Missions should submit requests for media passes through the e-Registration system on the e-deleGATE portal (instructions).
- DAILY MEDIA ALERT
List of open inter-governmental meetings, press briefings/conferences and other outreach activities at UNHQ (subscribe).
- MEDIA DOCUMENTS CENTRE
Access to documents and reports of interest to the press. Sign up at mdc@un.org and follow us on Twitter @UNMediaLiaison