Journalists without UN credentials who wish to attend the UNPFII sessions should fax a request to the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit at +1.(212).963.4642 accompanied by a letter of assignment on official letterhead from a bone fide media organization, signed by publisher, assignment editor or bureau chief, saying that the journalist is assigned to cover the UNPFII session. The journalist should follow up with a call to the Media Accreditation Unit at +1.212.963-6937 or 963.6934 to confirm that they have received the fax and credentials will be issued.

Individuals with NGO accreditation will not be issued press credentials. Letters of assignment from NGOs will not be accepted for press credentials.

Media contacts:

For media queries including interviews with United Nations officials and indigenous representatives, please contact Ms. Martina Volpe Donlon, tel: +1 212-963-6816 or email: donlon@un.org – United Nations Department of Public Information.

For Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, please contact Ms. Nilla Bernardi, tel: +1 212 963 8379, email: bernardi@un.org – UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
 

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