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In addition to the current 191 Member States , the United Nations welcomes several other international agencies, entities, and one non-member State (for several years prior to their admission after a Referendum in 2002 , Switzerland was also an observer state). Observers have the right to speak at meetings, but not vote on resolutions. As of 2005, they include:


NON-MEMBER STATE

  • ( Holy See )

    • Non-member states are recognized as Sovereign entities, like any actual member. They are free to submit a petition to join the General Assembly at their discretion. They can only acceed to full membership after a vote in the Security Council .



PERMANENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES




CURRENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES


These intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations are invited to observe the proceedings of the General Assembly. They can be expelled, or simply not invited to the next Assembly.


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