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.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Time	Location	Event
9:45 am	Security Council Stakeout	Joint Press Encounter on Climate, Peace and Security in the context of UN Peace Operations Statement by Ambassador Sangjin Kim, Charge d'affaires, a.i., Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, joined by representatives of Denmark, France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom
10:00 am	Security Council Chamber	Security Council meeting: Maintenance of international peace and security The future of Peace Operations: key issues, opportunities and challenges in the context of the review on the future of all forms of UN Peace Operations Letter dated 2 September 2025 from the Chargé d’affaires a.i of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2025/547)
10:15 am	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Press Briefing on the launch of the Secretary-General’s report - The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future Speakers: The Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Xu Haoliang, Acting Administrator of UN Development Programme
11:00 am	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly: Seventy-ninth session, 96th plenary meeting Statement by the Secretary-General Statement by the President of the General Assembly Minute of silent prayer or meditation - Item 2 Oath of office by the President-elect of the eightieth session of the General Assembly, in accordance with Assembly resolution 70/305 Closing of the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly
12:00 pm	General Assembly Stakeout	Press Encounter by Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the eightieth session of the General Assembly
Following above	Press Briefing Room, S-237	Hybrid Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
3:00 pm	General Assembly Hall	General Assembly: Eightieth session, 1st plenary meeting Opening of the session by the President of the General Assembly - Item 1 Minute of silent prayer or meditation - Item 2 Appointment of the members of the Credentials Committee - Item 3 (a) Organization of work, adoption of the agenda and allocation of items - Item 7 :Letter from the Chair of the Committee on Conferences A/80/358

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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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Tuesday, 9 September 2025

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