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Operationally, permanent missions organize and coordinate their Member States participation in the work of the Organization. UN Geneva performs representation and liaison functions with accredited permanent missions and observer offices to facilitate and support their participation.
The United Nations is comprised of 193 Member States, of which 181 permanent missions of Member States are accredited to United Nations Office at Geneva. Operationally, permanent missions organize and coordinate their Member States participation in the work of the Organization.
In order to provide the most accurate information and services to the diplomatic community, it is important that permanent missions regularly inform and keep UN Geneva up-to date on any changes in the diplomatic personnel, including for temporary absences of heads of permanent missions.