Frequently Asked Questions

• Beware of scams implying association with the United Nations
• Gateway to the UN System's Work on Climate Change
• The United Nations and Darfur
• The Nobel Peace Prize and the United Nations
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• International Holocaust Remembrance Day
• I am a student and would like to continue studies at a University in the USA. Can the U.N. provide financial assistance for my higher studies?
• How does a new state or government obtain recognition by the UN? How does a country join the UN as a member state?
• What is the meaning of the UN emblem and flag? Are there any restrictions on their use?
• Why do diplomats enjoy privileges and immunities? Why are they not bound by criminal administrative jurisdiction of the country where they serve?
• What is the UN doing to combat terrorism?
• Does the UN have a hymn or national anthem?
• The Foucalt Pendulum
• The International Day of Peace
• Does the UN issue international driver' licenses and international passports?
• Employment opportunities with the UN.
• United Nations observances
• What is the meditation room?
• What are the least developed countries?
• Teaching about the UN: Resources from the United Nations
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• Information on the Permanent Missions of the United Nations
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• UN Membership of Principal Organs