Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which universities offer World Heritage programmes? What is “World Heritage in Young Hands”?

How can I obtain/use photos of World Heritage sites? I am a photographer; how can I propose my services to UNESCO, or sell my photos to UNESCO?

Are there any free publications or brochures on World Heritage? How can I subscribe to the World Heritage Review?

Can I use the World Heritage logo in brochures, ads or in other media?

How can I become a partner? Who are the partners? What are the current projects?

How can I work or do an internship at UNESCO's World Heritage Centre? How can I volunteer at a World Heritage site?

Is there a special provision for States Parties with no properties on the World Heritage List? How many voting rounds are there? What happens when two States Parties obtain equal votes? How many Committee members are there? When do the elections take place? How long is the mandate of a Committee member? How can I access the related reference documents of past statutory meetings : Resolutions; Decisions; Committee Reports; General Assembly Summary Records; Rules of Procedure, etc.? Can an existing Committee member present a candidature during the year when their mandate is finishing? Is there a geographical distribution of Committee members? What is the deadline by which a State Party should submit its candidature? Is there a special provision for States Parties which have never served as a member of the World Heritage Committee? What would happen if an allocated seat remained vacant because an electoral group has fewer candidates than the number of seats it is entitled to?