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The Public Inquiries Unit prepares fact sheets that contain general information on a variety of popular topics. Written in response to queries from the public, these fact sheets can be obtained from the Public Inquiries Unit or you may view them online.

Gateway to the UN System's Work on Climate Change

The United Nations and Darfur

The Nobel Peace Prize and the United Nations

The United Nations Messengers of Peace

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

United Nations Secretary-General

The story of the United Nations Headquarters

Information on the Permanent Missions of the United Nations

List of the United Nations Member States

UN Membership of Principal Organs