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 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!
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). You will be required
to complete form SSS.35 which you will then take to the Security and Safety Service/Special
Services Unit in Room S-101 (Telephone: (212) 963-7531) in order to obtain a “Report
of Loss of Grounds Pass” form.
To gain access to Room S-101, present a photo identification at
the Information and Reception Unit desk, located in the Visitor’s Lobby
of the General Assembly Building.
A. Applicants are directed to the north-west corner of the UNITAR
Building, located at 45th Street & First Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City.
A. A letter of assignment on letterhead from a bona fide media
organization, signed and dated by an authorized person, stating the name and functions
of the applicant. The letter should specify what story/event the applicant will
cover and the desired time period for the press pass. An applicant must present
two forms of photo identification. Additional criteria are required for online
media. (See section on Accreditation Requirements.)
A. The letter of assignment must be on letterhead and be addressed
to the Chief of the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit. It must be signed by
an authorized official (e.g., the Publisher, Assignment Editor or Bureau Chief),
of the media organization seeking accreditation.
Letters of assignment must specify the type of coverage, event
or project assigned; the period of time for which accreditation is required; and
the name and professional function(s) of the individual(s) to be assigned.
A. Before granting accreditation, the Media Accreditation and
Liaison Unit requires two recent and consecutive samples of professional broadcast
or print products, or three recently published online articles by the online media
applicant, on UN-related issues.
Before accreditation is renewed, MALU requires work samples that
demonstrate active engagement in covering the activities of the United Nations.
Samples must be unaltered clippings or media products of the accredited organization
with bylines of the individual requesting renewal.
