Media Accreditation & Liaison Unit Logistical support and information to members of the press

Journalists wait at the media stake-out. UN Photo/Mark Garten

Accreditation to cover the high-level period of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) will open on 1 July and close on 31 August 2026. For more information, review the UNGA media arrangements.

The Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) 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(at)un.org and follow us on Twitter @UNMediaLiaison

UN Worldwide Accreditation Offices

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SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE

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

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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.