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?

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

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

How many Committee members are there? When do the elections take place? How long is the mandate of a Committee member? 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 with no properties on the World Heritage List? How many voting rounds are there? What happens when two States Parties obtain equal votes? How can I access the related reference documents of past statutory meetings : Resolutions; Decisions; Committee Reports; General Assembly Summary Records; Rules of Procedure, etc.? Is there a special provision for States Parties which have never served as a member of the World Heritage Committee?