Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit
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Accredited media representatives must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to access UNHQ and carry proof of vaccination with them. By swiping their UN pass, all media representatives entering UNHQ confirm they have not had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or a positive COVID-19 test result in the last 5 days (read more).
Accreditation of media for the UN 2023 Water Conference is now open. Apply before 10 March 2023: https://indico.un.org/UNHQ/#media
The Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (M.A.L.U.) provides logistical support and information to members of the press:
- ACCREDITATION
A requirement for all journalists who wish to cover activities at the United Nations in New York (First time or Renewing)
- LIAISON/COVERAGE
MALU liaises with members of the press and Member States and provides escorts to events at UNHQ. Permanent/Observer Missions can request temporary media passes through the e-Registration system on the e-deleGATE portal (instructions).
- DAILY MEDIA ALERT
List of open inter-governmental meetings, press briefings/conferences and other outreach activities at UNHQ (subscribe).
- MEDIA DOCUMENTS CENTRE
Access to documents and reports of interest to the press. Sign up at mdc@un.org and follow us on Twitter @UNMediaLiaison