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

Media crews set up operations outside the UN Headquarters campus, to cover events at the Organization, including the General Assembly general debate. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

This page will be updated as information becomes available.

The 79th session of the UN General Assembly will open on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

The deadline to apply for media accreditation to cover UNGA79 is 30 August 2024. Visit the Accreditation page for instructions and link to the form.

Please note, if you already have a valid UN grounds pass, separate accreditation is not required.

UNHQ pedestrian access routes:
https://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/pdf/UNHQ_pedestrian_access_GA78.pdf

UNHQ map for media:
https://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/pdf/Media_routes_GA78.jpg

Photos of media areas at UNHQ:
https://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/pdf/UNGA78_media_areas.pdf

Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit: malu@un.org, 212-963-6934

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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.

Media Arrangements for the High-Level Period of GA79