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

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses journalists with Margot Wallstrom, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

For assistance, visit the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) on the 2nd floor of the Secretariat (S-250).
For photo opportunities with the Secretary-General, report to MALU 30 minutes prior to meeting (photo/video only).
Attendance at briefings is limited to accredited journalists. Information reproduced as received.

Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Time	Location	Event
9:45 am	Security Council Stakeout	Press Encounter Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
10:00 am	Conference Room 4	Economic and Social Council Commission for Social Development, Informal Briefing (convened by the Chair (Senegal) on the preparations of the 58th session (10-19 February 2020) of the Commission)
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Guests: Mr. Elliot Harris, UN Chief Economist and Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development and Ms. Marta Roig, Chief of Emerging Trends and Issues, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), will brief on the launch of the 2020 World Social Report
1:15 pm	Express Bar, 3rd Floor, General Assembly Building	Opening of the Exhibition commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau (organized by the Permanent Missions of Israel and the Russian Federation) Remarks by the Secretary-General
3:00 pm	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) Libya Other matters

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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 cpecify 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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Tuesday, 21 January 2020

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