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, 28 APRIL 2025

TIME	LOCATION	EVENT
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: Briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
following above	Security Council Stakeout	Press Encounter by Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
10:00 am	Trusteeship Council Chamber	Economic and Social Council 2025 Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up (28 – 29 April) Programme
10:00 am	Conference Room 1	Committee on Information, 47th Session (28 April – 9 May)
10:00 am	Conference Room 2	Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons 3rd session (28 April-9 May)
10:00 am	Conference Room 4	Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 24th session (21 April-2 May) Programme \| Side events
10:30 am	Conference Room 3	United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names, 2025 Session (28 April-2 May)
11:30 am	38th Floor	Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with H.E. Mr. Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships, European Commission
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Guests: • Bob Rae, President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) • Navid Hanif, Assistant-Secretary-General for Economic Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs They will brief on ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up, 28 – 29 April
1:10 pm	38th Floor	Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with H.E. Mr. Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Syrian Arab Republic
1:45 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Briefing by Ambassador Harold Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations and Chair of the 3rd session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (28 April – 9 May)
2:00 pm	38th Floor	Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with H.E. Mr. Iwaya Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
2:50 pm	38th Floor	Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with H.E. Mr. ʻAisake Valu Eke, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Tonga and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum
3:00 pm	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting (closed): Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
4:00 pm	38th Floor	Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with H.E. Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, President, Republic of Paraguay
4:45 pm	38th Floor	Photo Opportunity: The Secretary-General with the Mayors for Peace delegation
5:30 pm	Security Council Stakeout	Press Encounter by Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, and Rafael Grossi, Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) [Statement to be delivered in French followed by English]

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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.

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