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.

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Time	Location	Event

10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan
Following above	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) UNDOF (S/2026/756) Other matters
10:00 am	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly 17th plenary meeting Implementation of the resolutions of the United Nations - Item 123 Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly - Item 124 Joint debate on the items
10:00 am	Economic and Social Council Chamber	Commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons (1 October) Theme: The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives (co-organized by Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)) Programme
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 Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and its consequences
3:00 pm	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) MINURSO 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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Thursday, 8 October 2026

UN JOURNAL

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