Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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UNESCO's work
What is the UNESCO mandate?
Our mission since 1945 is to build peace through international cooperation as it is the only way to build bridges between nations. As a laboratory of ideas, UNESCO seeks to offer a broad range of expertise in the fields of Education, the Sciences and Culture.
What is the General Conference?
You can read our special FAQ on the General Conference.
What is the Executive Council?
You can read our special FAQ on the Executive Council.
How can I find the latest news on UNESCO’s work?
How can I get involved?
You can take action by sharing ideas, pursuing a professional career, forming partnerships, donating; joining us on social medias and have a positive impact on our world.
What is UNESCO's impact around the world?
Discover our impact over time and stories from the field.
How do we store your data?
Can I visit UNESCO Headquarters?
Discover UNESCO’s Headquarters, how the organization works, the values it carries and how it affects the daily lives of people.
For the general public, registrations are mandatory for guided tours, scheduled from Monday to Friday :
- Visit as a group (schools, associations, universities) (send an email to unesco@cultival.fr)
- Visit as an individual/families
If you are affiliated to UNESCO (UNESCO Clubs, UNESCO Chairs, Associated Schools, National Commissions, Permanent Delegations, NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO), please contact visits@unesco.org.
Can I attend events organized in UNESCO Headquarters?
The UNESCO House hosts a wide variety of free events all year: concerts, shows, ceremonies, screenings, exhibitions and conferences open to the public and free.
To remain informed about the upcoming events, follow la Maison de l’UNESCO on Facebook, Instragram and subscribe to our Newsletter.
Finding resources
Where can I find the resources produced by UNESCO?
- Most publications are available in several languages and free of charge in our Digital Library and Archives reading room, UNESDOC.
- The Organization’s paper, audio and video archives are accessible upon request.
- To obtain printed publications as well as stamps, coins and other UNESCO-related gifts, you can visit the bookshop at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris or purchase online at UNESCO Publishing.
- You can Subscribe to the digital edition of UNESCO Courier (for free) and to the print edition.
Where can I find photos and videos on UNESCO’s fields of action?
Many photos, videos and audio recordings are made available by UNESCO’s Multimedia services.
Where can I find statistics on UNESCO’s working subjects?
UNESCO’s Institute for Statistics (UIS) provides worldwide statistics on education, science and technology, culture and communication.
Is UNESCO Library open to the general public?
UNESCO Library is open Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. by appointment only.
Library services are provided remotely. Please send your questions to library@unesco.org.
Working for UNESCO
I would like to work for UNESCO. Where can I apply for a job?
Please visit UNESCO Careers for job opportunities and applications.
Can I apply for an internship?
The UNESCO Internship Programme offers you practical work in a multicultural environment. The UNESCO Volunteer Programme offers opportunities to contribute to a wide range of UNESCO programmes. You can visit the dedicated page for more information.
I have a problem with my application. Who can I contact?
UNESCO can morally endorse under patronage an exceptional activity for which the Organization is neither financially nor legally responsible.
Obtaining UNESCO's support
I would like to work for UNESCO. Where can I apply for a job?
Please visit UNESCO Careers for job opportunities and applications.
Can I apply for an internship?
The UNESCO Internship Programme offers you practical work in a multicultural environment. The UNESCO Volunteer Programme offers opportunities to contribute to a wide range of UNESCO programmes. You can visit the dedicated page for more information.
I have a problem with my application. Who can I contact?
UNESCO can morally endorse under patronage an exceptional activity for which the Organization is neither financially nor legally responsible.
Contact Us
If you didn’t find an answer to your question, you can contact us.
Find Us
UNESCO Headquarters is located at 7 place Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France.
Telephone: +33 (0)1 4568 1000
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