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WFUNA to Launch Security Council Election Initiative in May

WFUNA to Launch Security Council Election Initiative in May

Photo Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider

Photo Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016

April 21, 2016 - In May 2016, WFUNA will be hosting, for the first time ever, open debates for the Member States competing for a seat as a non-permanent member to the Security Council in the upcoming elections in June.

Held at the UNHQ in New York, further information on specific dates and format will be released later this week. 

Follow #UNSCElections for updates or contact UNSC@wfuna.org for more information. 

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