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.

FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026

The United Nations Headquarters in New York will be closed on Friday, 3 July 2026, for an official holiday.

MONDAY, 6 JULY 2026

TIME	LOCATION	EVENT
10:00 am	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly: 97th plenary meeting The responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity - Item 131: Report of the Secretary-General (A/80/716)
10:00 am	Conference Room 2	59th session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (29 June – 10 July) Programme
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Guests (virtual): Alexander De Croo, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme, and Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, on their joint mission to Afghanistan
1:15 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Press Briefing by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Faisal Shahkar, United Nations Police Adviser, ahead of the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026)
3:00 pm	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly: 98th plenary meeting • Organization of work, adoption of the agenda and allocation of items - Item 7: Note by the Secretary-General (A/80/243) • 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 the outcome of the Millennium Summit - Item 117: Draft resolution (A/80/L.86) • From the New Partnership for Africa’s Development to Agenda 2063: progress in the implementation of sustainable development in Africa and international support - Item 65 (a): Draft resolution (A/80/L.83) • Global health and foreign policy - Item 127: Draft resolution (A/80/L.71) • The responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity - Item 131: Report of the Secretary-General (A/80/716)

UN JOURNAL

Schedule of meetings, documents discussed, statements, and summaries: UN JOURNAL

UNTV

Access Guidelines

SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE

For interviews and media inquiries contact the Spokesperson's office: +1-212-963-7160

TWITTER

Tweets by @UNMediaLiaison

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 (send emailto malu@un.org).

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

A. Please wait for the pass collection email, which will include instructions and must be presented at the Pass and ID Unit (320 East 45th Street).

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

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

Q. Are there any restrictions?

A. Please review the Media Access guidelines. 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.

Media Alert (subject to change) -- Subscribe

FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026

The United Nations Headquarters in New York will be closed on Friday, 3 July 2026, for an official holiday.

MONDAY, 6 JULY 2026

TIME

LOCATION

EVENT

UN JOURNAL

UNTV