U.S. State Department on Global Press and the UN General Assembly

Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston of the U.S. Department of State discusses the role of international press at the UN General Assembly, where more than 4,000 accredited media outlets gather from around the world. From inside the journalists’ tent, Houston reflects on the importance of transparency, global reporting, and the work of the Media Accreditation & Liaison Unit in supporting access to one of the world’s largest diplomatic events.