Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit
Apply for Media Accreditation to the2025 UN Ocean Conference (deadline16 May 2025) and the4th International Conference on Financing for Development (deadline12 June 2025).See the requirements athttps://indico.un.org/UNHQ/#media
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 orRenewing)
- 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 thee-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 atmdc(at)un.org and follow us on Twitter@UNMediaLiaison
UN Worldwide Accreditation Offices
SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE
For interviews and media inquiries contact the Spokesperson'soffice: +1-212-963-7160
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.