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.

WEDNESDAY, 22 October 2025

Time	Location	Event
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: The situation in the Middle East
Following above	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) Middle East (Syria) Other matters
10:00 am	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly: 20th plenary meeting International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals - Item 128: note by the Secretary-General (A/80/275)
12:00 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Guest: Andrew Saberton, Deputy Executive Director for Management, United Nations Population Fund, on his recent visit to Gaza and the West Bank
2:30 pm	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Press Briefing by Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, and Margaret Satterthwaite, Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, following presentation of their reports to the General Assembly’s Third Committee
3:00 pm	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: The question concerning Haiti Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (S/2025/641) Letter dated 13 October 2025 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2025/642)
Following above	Security Council Consultations Room	Security Council consultations (closed) BINUH (/S/2025/641; S/2025/642) 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 (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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