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.

WEDNESDAY, 8 JULY 2026

TIME	LOCATION	EVENT
9:45 am	Security Council Stakeout	Joint Press Encounter by Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama, United Kingdom), together with Democratic Republic of the Congo
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: Women and peace and security Honoring the promise of international law to survivors of conflict related sexual violence Letter dated 1 July 2026 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2026/545)
10:00 am	General Assembly Hall	United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit 2026 (UNCOPS 2026)
10:00 am	Conference Room 2	59th session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (29 June – 10 July) Programme
10:00 am	Conference Room 4	2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (7 – 15 July) Programme \| Events
10:10 am	38th Floor	Photo opportunity: The Secretary General with H.E. Mr. Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cuba
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Guests: Diene Keita, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Alessio Cangiano, Senior Adviser, Population Dynamics and Megatrends, UNFPA, on launch of UNFPA's new global report on findings of Demographic Futures Survey
1:50 pm	38th Floor	Photo opportunity: The Secretary General with H.E. Mr. Denis Bećirović, Chairman of the Presidency, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2:50 pm	38th Floor	Photo opportunity: The Secretary General with H.E. Mr. Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
3:00 pm	Economic and Social Council Chamber	2026 United Nations Population Award Ceremony (organized by the Committee for the United Nations Population Award)

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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 (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.

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