United Nations Fact Sheets

No. 1 : 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?

No. 2: How does a new state or government obtain recognition by the UN? How does a country join the UN as a member state?

No. 3: What is female mutilation? What actions are being taken to prevent it?

No. 4: What is the meaning of the UN emblem and flag? Are there any restrictions on their use?

No. 5: Why do diplomats enjoy privileges and immunities? Why are they not bound by criminal administrative jurisdiction of the country where they serve?

No. 6: What is the United Nations stand on the issue of abortion?

No. 7: I am interested to join the UN as a tour guide. What do the guides do? What are the requirements and how do I apply?

No. 8: What is the UN doing to combat terrorism?

No. 9: Does the UN have a hymn or national anthem?

No. 10 (no longer applicable)

No. 11 (no longer applicable)

No. 12: The Foucalt Pendulum

No. 13:The International Day of Peace

No. 14 (no longer applicable)

No. 15: I am an artist and would like to display my art at the UN. What should I do?

No. 16: Does the UN issue international driver' licenses and international passports?

No. 17: Employment opportunities with the UN.

No. 18: United Nations observances

No. 19: What is the meditation room?

No. 20: What are the least developed countries?

No. 21: Teaching about the UN: Resources from the United Nations

No. 22: Kofi Annan: United Nations Secretary-General

No. 23: The story of the United Nations Headquarters

No. 23a: Information on the Permanent Missions of the United Nations

No. 24: List of the United Nations Member States

No. 25: UN Membership of Principal Organs

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