News & Media
General questions
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Media accreditation is only given for coverage of United Nations activities at UNOG 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 United Nations events; if it has been used to abuse the privileges so extended; or if personal or public conduct is not consistent with the best interests 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.
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A letter of assignment on the letterhead of a bona fide media organization, signed and dated by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized person, stating the name and function of the applicant. The letter should specify what story/event the applicant will cover and the desired time period for the press pass. Copies of the applicant's press card and passport (or national ID for Swiss citizens) must also be supplied. Additional criteria are required for online media.
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The letter of assignment must be on a letterhead and be addressed to the Director of the Information Service. 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.
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Once your request for accreditation is accepted, your badge may be picked up from the Security Identification Unit at the Villa Les Feuillantines, Avenue de la Paix 13, 1211 Genève 10 (please see our information about the Pregny Gate closure and temporary access to the Palais des Nations).
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Press accreditation is given for the duration of the event covered by the correspondent for a maximum of three months.
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Before accreditation is renewed, the Information Service requires work samples that demonstrate active engagement in covering the activities of the United Nations. Samples must be unaltered press clippings or media products of the accredited organization with bylines of the individual requesting renewal.
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A press card is a document issued by a government authority or a media organization stating that the owner is a journalist.
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No accreditation will be granted without the letter from the media organization, the press card and passport (or national ID for Swiss citizen) of the applicant.
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If your media ground pass is lost or stolen, you must immediately report it to the Security Identification Unit at the Villa Feuillantines, Avenue de la Paix 13, 1211 Genève 10, tel. +41 (0)22 917 50 02. You will be required to complete a form in order to obtain a new badge.