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, 12 OCTOBER 2026

TIME	LOCATION	EVENT
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: Identical letters dated 19 January 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council (S/2016/53) Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (S/2026/759)
following above	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) • Colombia (S/2026/759) • Other matters
following above	Security Council Stakeout	Press Encounter by Omar Bula Escobar, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Colombia
10:00 am	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly 18th plenary meeting Scale of assessments for the apportionment of the expenses of the United Nations - Item 142: Report of the Fifth Committee (A/81/387) From the New Partnership for Africa’s Development to Agenda 2063: progress in the implementation of sustainable development in Africa and international support - Item 64 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 12: Draft resolution (A/81/L.3) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action - Item 68 (b): Draft resolution (A/81/L.4) Appointment of the Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services - Item 119 (i): Note by the Secretary-General (A/81/403) Global health and foreign policy - Item 129: Draft resolution (A/81/L.6)
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
1:30 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Press Briefing by Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, on her annual report to the General Assembly
2:30 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Press Briefing by Ai Kihara-Hunt, Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children
3:00 pm	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: The situation in the Middle East
following above	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) • Middle East (Syria) • 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 (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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