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

Broadcast and photo journalists cover the Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

NEWS CENTRE

Covers breaking news around the UN system and gives quick access to a range of news-related products and resources.

UN MEETING COVERAGE AND PRESS RELEASES

Produces backgrounders, summaries of official meetings held at Headquarters, coverage of overseas conferences and other essential materials for the media.

UN JOURNAL

Lists all scheduled events at UN Headquarters in New York, such as which meetings are held, when and where, topics discussed and reference to related documents.

UN RADIO

Produces individual news, feature stories, magazine programmes and special series; makes available live and recorded audio from meetings and events.

UN WEBCAST

Offers selected live programming of UN meetings and events, as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues. The UN Web TV Channel is available 24 hours a day.

UNTV provides live daily feeds of meetings, conferences and special events at UN Headquarters in New York and around the world. It delivers LIVE feeds that are used by international broadcasters and television news agencies. For live feed, please call 212-964-7650. Pool schedule and Transmission Guide

UN PHOTO

Documents the daily work of the UN, in the field around the world as well as from its Headquarters. High-resolution images, including historical photos, are downloadable from its website.

UNiFEED

Offers broadcast-quality video from throughout the UN system to enable news providers to cover important global issues.

iLIBRARY

Provides access to publications, journals, data, and series published by the UN Secretariat, and its funds and programs.

UN SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

Allows media professionals to follow various official UN social media accounts.

THE UN AUDIO CHANNELS APP

Allows listeners to access the latest news bulletins, features stories, daily radio programs, interviews, daily press briefings and live coverage of UN General Assembly and Security Council meetings.
Android or iOS or UN Audio by Phone

TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP PROJECTS FOR MEDIA

Helps to strengthen the skills and capacity of journalists in developing countries and assists them in covering the work of the UN.

UN SECURITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (PDF)

Press Island

Media clearance for the use of press island (between 45th & 46th St. on the East side of 1st avenue) is done through the City of New York. Please contact the NY Deputy Commissioner’s Office at 646-610-6700.

Access Guidelines

SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE

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

TWITTER

Tweets by @UNMediaLiaison

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 in the Pass and Identification Unit (located at the corner of 45th Street & First Avenue).

Q. Where do I go to pick up my media ground pass?

A. Applicants should go to the Pass and ID office located at 45th Street & First Avenue, New York.

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 cpecify 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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