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 provided for planning purposes.

MONDAY, 8 JUNE 2026

Time	Location	Event
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: The situation in Afghanistan Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2026/431)
Following above	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) · UNAMA (S/2026/431) · Other matters
10:00 am	Trusteeship Council Chamber	Secretary-General's Annual Memorial Service to honour the United Nations personnel (civilian, military, and police) who lost their lives in the line of duty from 1 January to 31 December 2025, including fallen colleagues from the Funds and Programmes
10:00 am	Conference Room 4	Civil Society Forum under the auspices of the 19^th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the UN CRPD (COSP19) Programme \| COSP19 Side events
11:00 am	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly: High-level debate on the theme 'Preventing and combating illicit trafficking in wildlife and other crimes that affect the environment' Concept note
11:30 am	38^th Floor	Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the United Nations Appeals Tribunal and the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (Hybrid)
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly
Following above	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Guests: · Steven Hill, Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs; · Ambassador Bahia Tahzib, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations; · Rafael González Quirós, Director of Oceanographic Centre of Gijón; and · Fabien Cousteau, Aquanaut, Oceanographic Explorer and Founder of Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center They will brief on the third World Ocean Assessment
3:00 pm	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine

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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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