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Country
Address
Phone & Email
Leadership
UNA-Argentina
Buenos Aires C1407
+54 11 46 327 954
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Silvia Alejandra Perazzo (President)
- Federico Marenghini (Vice President)
- Maria Pia Lezama (Secretary-General)
UNA-Albania
+355 695 369 894
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Kristi Çina (President)
- Klajdi Kaziu (Secretary-General)
- Deborah Lika (Youth)
- Mersi Serana (Treasurer)
- Luca Tesei Li Bassi (Board Member)
UNA-Armenia
17 Nalbandyan str., 7/1, 0010 Yerevan, Armenia
+374 98 79 00 63
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Armine Podosyan (President)
- Aram Voskanayan (Vice President)
- Amalya Grigoryan (Board Member)
- Inessa Pambukhchyan (Youth /Project Coordinator)
UNA-Australia
Haymarket, NSW 1240
+61 414 266 932
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Mario D’Elia (National President)
- Patricia Jenkings (Co-Vice National President)
- Justin Howden (Co-Vice National President)
- Jay Jethwa (WFUNA Representative)
- Susan McHattie (National Secretary)
UNA-Austria
Reitschulgasse 2/2nd floor 1010 Vienna, Austria
+43 15 35 46 27
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Wolfgang Schuessel (President)
- Michael F. Pfeifer (Secretary-General)
- Bernd Hermann (Vice Secretary-General)
UNA-Bangladesh
333 Elephant Road, (Second Floor), Dhaka 1205
+880 28 61 80 60
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Kazi Ebadul Hoque (President)
- Syed Mohammad Shahed (Secretary General)
- Abdul Hafiz Chowdhury (Vice-President)
- Selina Khaleque (Vice-Presidents)
- Tofazzal Hossain (Vice-Presidents)
- Begum Sarwari Rahman (Vice-Presidents)
UNA-Belgium
+32 475 96 47 21
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Peter Wollaert (President)
- Christine Van Nieuwenhuyse (Vice-President)
UNA-Benin
07 P.O. Box 919, Cotonou
+229 38 03 79
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Lèonard Amoussougan (President)
- Guy George Assogba (Secretary-General)
- Christian Ayekofodjou (President of UNYA Benin)
UNA-Bolivia
452 F. Guachalla, La Paz
+591 73025020
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Sergio Niño de Guzmán (President)
- Hasan López (Secretary-General)
UNA-Botswana
- Nontombi Gungqisa (President)
- Exaverio Mushoriwa (Vice-President)
- Granny Keokgale (Secretary-general)
UNA-Brazil
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1485, Torre Norte, 19o Andar, São Paulo CEP 01452-002
+55 11 3094 7984
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Mario Garnero (President)
UNA-Bulgaria
67 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Boulevard Sofia 1000
+359 29 43 43 18
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Ambassador Vladimir Sotirov (President)
- Emil Konstantinov (Vice-President)
- Petranka Fileva (Vice-President)
- Rozalina Nedkova (Secretary General)
- Ralitsa Dikanska (President Youth Section (Youth Focal Point)
UNA-Burkina Faso
01 BP 9254, Ouaga 01
- Masmadi Zoungrana (President)
- Mamounata Ouedraogo (Secretary-General)
- Issaka Ouedraogo† (Treasurer)
UNA-Cameroon
Yaoundé – Emombo (Derrière Club Bantou)
+237 655 517 888
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Francois Mbesse Awomo (President)
- Christophe Junior Okala (National Coordinator)
- Lyselotte Gerline Lowe Ngansop (Director of Art and Culture)
- Ulrich Rostand Tchamou (Youth)
- Cynthia Amelie Inoussa (Director of Training Program)
UNA-Canada
30 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400, Ottawa K1P 5L4
+1 613 232 5751
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Jaime Webbe (President & CEO)
- Sarah Kambites (Senior Director, Programmes & Innovations)
UNA-Chad
Rue de 40 Mètre Avenue 2857 Building 6602 N’Djamena-Tchad
+235 66 22 48 08
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Mahamat Silim Moustapha (President)
- Adam Seid Mahamat (Secretary-General)
- Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong (Vice-President)
- Tanone Florence (Secretary-General Aid)
- Ibrahim Abdoulaye Khansa (Treasurer)
UNA-Chile
Av. Providencia 835, Of. 17, Providencia. Santiago de Chile
+56 2 2341 4941
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Patricio Véjar (President)
- Francis Valverde (Secretary-General)
- Nicolás Russell (Office Manager)
UNA-China
71 Nanchizi St., Beijing 100006, China
+86 10 65 12 05 86
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Chao Wang (President)
- Wenli Hu (Vice-President & Director-General)
- Ying Wang (Deputy Secretary-General)
UNA-Colombia
Cra 11c #117-35, 508, Bogota
+57 321 269 8339
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Camilo Sandoval (Vice President of Development)
- Maria Clara Garcia de la Espriella (Secretary-General)
UNA-Comoros
B.P. 200 Mutsamudu, Anjouan
00 269 71 13 02
- Abdallah Mohamed Abdullatuf
UNA-Croatia
Radnička cesta 41/8, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
- Kristina Lahovski (President)
- Petar Popovic (Vice-Presidents)
- Alan Ke?ke? (Vice-president)
- Riki Pahli? (Secretary General)
UNA-Cyprus
10-12, Grivas Dighenis Ave., 1st Floor, Office 002, P.O. Box 21508, 1510 Nicosia, Cyprus
+357 24 65 63 18
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Christos Theodoulou (President)
- Christos Nicolaou (Secretary-General)
- Andreas Zenonos (Vice-President)
- Michael Michael (Treasurer)
- Clelia Tomboli-Theodoulou (Event and Membership Coordinator)
UNA-Czech Republic
Center of International Studies, University of Prague, W. Churchill sq. 4 Prague 130 67
+420 224 095 232
UNA-Denmark
FN-forbundet, Tordenskjoldsgade 25, st.th, 1055 Copenhagen k, Denmark
+45 33 46 46 90
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Jens Christian Wandel (President)
- Torleif Torleif (Secretary-General)
- Finn Reske-Nielsen (Vice-President)
- Weronika Maciejewska (Youth)
- Trine Kamp Larsen (Communications Associate)
UNA-Dominican Republic
Calle Capitán Eugenio de Marchena, No. 26 La Esperilla
+809 685 9966
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Leonel Fern·ndez Reyna (President)
- Natasha Despotovich (Vice-President)
- Emil Chireno HachÈ (Secretary-General/ Youth
- Manuel Medrano (International Exchange Programs & Dominican Outreach Assistant)
UNA-Ecuador
Joaquín Pinto E5-08 y Juan León Mera, Quito – Ecuador
+593 999 934 316
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Enrique Galarza Alarcón (President)
- Francisco López-Bermúdez (Executive Secretary)
UNA-Egypt
28 Talaat Habsi, Flat 710, Cairo
+20 25 74 62 17
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Abdel-Ahad Gamal El-Din (President)
- Nabil Badr (Vice-President)
- Essam Farag (Secretary-General)
UNA-Estonia
Veski 42, Tartu 50409
3725271051
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Kadi Neemre (President)
- Juliane Jokinen (Secretary-General)
UNA-Finland
Siltasaarenkatu 4, Helsinki 00530
358 44 781 0303
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Joonas Könttä (President/Chair of the Board)
- Riikka Keskitalo (Vice-Chair)
- Nea Nättinen (Vice-Chair)
- Helena Laukko (Executive Director)
- Jenni Kauppila (Advocacy Work officer)
- Elina Laiho (Communication Coordinator)
- Rosa Puhakainen (Training Officer)
- Heidi Saarinen (Coordinator for Global Citizenship Education)
- Camilla Ojala (Association Coordinator)
UNA-France
54, Boulevard Exelmans, Paris 75016
+33 6 88 99 95 79
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Jean-Maurice Ripert (President)
- Richard Narich (Secretary General)
- Jean-Pierre Tardieu (Treasurer)
- Sandra Coulibaly (Board Member)
- Jeremy Mercier (General Delegate)
UNA-Georgia
2 Dolidze, St. Tbilisi 0171
+995 32 332516
[email protected]
[email protected]
- David Gumberidze (Coordinator Youth Programs)
- Ramaz Aptsiauri (Chief of Party / Founder)
- Lasha Jugheli (Executive Director)
- Teona Lebanidze (Deputy Chief Executive Director / Program Director)
- Otar Kantaria (Chief Officer for Programs and Development)
UNA-Germany
DGVN/ UNA Germany, Zimmerstraße 26/27, 10969 Berlin, Germany
+49 30 25 93 75 0
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Tim Richter (President)
- Lisa Heemann (Secretary-General)
- Klaus Hüfner (Honorary Board Member)
- Katharina Borchardt (Vice-President)
UNA-Ghana
- Bishop Peter Kojo Sackey (President)
- Nene Amanor Aklebeto I (Secretary-General)
- William Gyadu- Asiedu (Vice-President)
- Francis Xavier-Sosu (Vice-President)
- Nana Ama Amissah III (Vice-President)
UNA-Greece
University of Athens. Department of Byzantine Literature, Room 708, Zografou 15784
+30 2107277707
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Georgios Chymis (Vice-Presidents)
- Eleni Hatziandreou (Vice-Presidents)
UNA-Hungary
Andrássy út 124, Budapest H-1062
+361 331 2124
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Katalin Bogyay (President)
- Laszlo Lovaszy (Secretary-General)
UNA-Iceland
Sigtún 42, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
+354 552 67 00
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Eva Harðardóttir (President)
- Vala Karen Viðarsdóttir (Secretary-General)
UNA-India
+91 11 40 54 31 15
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Justice Shambhu Nath Srivastava (President)
- Suresh Srivastava (Secretary-General)
- Sitaram Sharma (Chairman)
- Bharat Bhushan Babbar (Deputy Chairman)
- Vinayak Srivastava (Additional Secretary General)
UNA-Indonesia
Jl. Raya Meruya Ilir No. 88 RT 001/005, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia
+62 8128 1983 749
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Giras Bowo (President)
- Bhagasjati Kusuma (Secretary-General)
- Farah Arieftia (Under Secretary-General for Internal Affairs)
- Quentino Adzandra (Under Secretary-General for Program Development)
- Andiana Maharani (Communication and Youth)
UNA-Iran
Floor 3, No. 1, Mirsarabi Alley,Felestin-e Shomali, Keshavarz Blvd, Vali-e Asr Sq. Tehran
+98 21 88 97 16 05
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Mahmood Tavana (Head of Managing Board)
- Farzaneh Mostoufifar (Deputy of Director)
- Ome Leila Enayati (Director)
UNA-Israel
19 Ramban st. Jerusalem Israel 9242220
+9722 5 669 761
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Yoram Dinstein (President)
- Michal Navoth (Secretary-General)
- Rena Shashua-Hasson (Vice-President)
- Michael Partem (Treasurer)
- Yemima Pertez-Gabay (Board Member)
UNA-Italy
Palazzetto Venezia – Piazza di San Marco 51 – 00186 Rome, Italy
+39 066 920 781
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Riccardo Sessa (President)
- Sara Cavelli (Vice president)
- Cristina Puccia (General Director)
- Eva Palombo (Co-Director)
- Adriano Ficarelli (Administratice Director)
UNA-Ivory Coast
- Lancine Diakite (President)
- Germain Kouamé Kprie (Secretary-General)
- Sylvie Ettien Koffi (Public Relations Officer)
- Eveque Jonathan Bga (Youth)
- Colonel Francois Adji Kouadjo (Consultant)
UNA-Jamaica
c/o UNDP 1-3, Lady Musgrave Road Kingston 5 Ja. W.I.
+876 978 6046
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Odell Marsh (Youth Focal Point)
- Monica Blair (Secretary-General)
- Sean Vaughan (Programmes Director)
- Alice Pink (General Secretary)
- O’Neil Walters
UNA-Japan
Nippon Building Rm. 427 2-6-2, Othemachi, 100 -8699, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 -8699
+81 3 32 70 47 31
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Genshitsu Sen (President)
- Sakiko Akiyama (Secretary-General)
UNA-Lebanon
P.O. Box 92 Hazmieh, Beirut
+ 961 5 455 027
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Samir El Daher (President)
- Samir Makdissi† (Vice-Presidents)
- Mohamad Al Baalbaki (Vice-Presidents)
- Pierre Daccache (Vice-Presidents)
- Bassam Tourbah (Secretary General)
UNA-Liberia
Mission House, Capitol Bye-Pass, Monrovia
- A. Melvin Dorwison (President / Secretary-General)
- A. Otis Marshall (Secretary-General)
UNA-Lithuania
Lithuanian Culture Research Institute, Saltoniskiu Street 58, Vilnius LT 08105
+3705 275 1898
- Mr. Algis Tomas Geniusas (Honorary President)
- Jurate Landsbergyte (Executive Director)
UNA-Luxembourg
3, route d’Arlon, L-8009, STRASSEN. Luxembourg
+352 46 14 68
[email protected]
[email protected]
- André Rollinger (President)
- Rahsan Celik (Secretary-General)
- Alan Sillitoe (Vice-President)
- Colin Robertson (Vice-President)
- Sara Delmonte (Project Manager/ Administration)
UNA-Malaysia
60127717493
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Tan Sri Razali Ismail (President)
- Datuk Kenneth Luis (Secretary-General)
- Datuk Tan Teow Choon (Treasurer)
- Dato’ M Santhananaban (Vice-President)
- Tan Sri Radzi Abdul Rahman (Vice President)
UNA-Mauritius
23052556774
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Rubna Daureeawo (President)
- Nundkeshwar Bossondoyal (Secretary-General)
- Christopher Bourbon (Vice-President)
- Mahesh Roopun (Deputy Secretary-General)
- Pritty Singh (Secretary for International Relations)
UNA-Mexico
A.C. Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1661, Edificio A-12, Depto. 904 Col. Lomas de Plateros 01490
56 64 45 49
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Dina Buchbinder Auron (President (UNA Mexico)
- Founder and President (Educacion Para Compartir))
UNA-Montenegro
Gradina bb, Danilovgrad 81410
+382 69 522 144
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Milos Radulovic (Secretary General)
UNA-Namibia
Okondeka Street 315, Kleine Kuppe
811282156
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Gerson Uaripi Tjihenuna (President)
- Meryam Nghidipo (Secretary General)
UNA-Nepal
Post Box No. 306 Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Metropolitan City
+9771 441 4914
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Dambar Bir Thapa (President)
- Tulsi Das Shrestha (Secretary General)
- Som Nath Gautam (Youth)
UNA-Netherlands
P.O. Box 93539, The Hague 2509 AM
- Simone Filippini (President)
- Michiel van de Kasteelen (Treasurer)
- Mattanja Vogel (Secretary-General)
- Justine Jones (Board Member)
UNA-New Zealand
6421587524
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Karim Dickie (President)
- Katherine Ashworth (Secretary-General)
- James Bushell (Vice President)
- Nick Abel (UN Youth President)
- Joy Dunsheath (Vice Chair WFUNA ExCo)
UNA-Nicaragua
De Rotonda Plaza Espana (Gueguense), 2 cuadras abajo, No. 62. Managua
22681180
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Christian Estrada (Secretary-General)
UNA-Nigeria
2348022920456
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Joan Agha (President)
- Omopeju Afanu (Secretary-General)
- Ijeoma Nweke (Vice President)
- Busola Oladunjoye (Assistant Secretary-General)
- Deborah Tamunoiyowuna (Treasurer)
UNA-North Macedonia
Kocho Racin 40 Skopje, 1000
- Andrej Nikolovski (President)
- Boris Aleksovski (Secretary-General)
- Tijana Popovikj (Vice-President)
UNA-Norway
+47 23 08 86 50
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Anne-Cecilie Kaltenborn (President)
- Catharina Bu (Secretary-General)
- Ellen Sporstol (Head of Communications)
- Stian Aleksander Olsen (Head of School programs)
- Tor-Arne Alseth (Regional Manager)
UNA-Pakistan
C-4, Haryani Tower, 23-C, 27 Tauheed Commercial Street, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
+92 21 35 16 94 20
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Moohi Shaheen (President)
- Aliya Al Shiekhly (Senior Vice-President)
- Samir Mir Shaikh (Secretary of Press and Public Relations)
- Ghazala Humayun (Secretary-General)
- Kulsoom Siddiqui (Head of Youth/ Youth Focal Point)
- Riaz Ahsan (Acting Vice-President)
- Rafay Aziz Shaik (Head of Operations)
- Laila Masood (Educationist)
UNA-Peru
Piérola No. 108, Oficina A-3, Segundo Piso Casilla Arequipa 1240
+5154 226039
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Rina Flores Arias (President)
UNA-Philippines
Technological University of the Philippines, Office of the Director iof Linkages, Ayala Blvd. Manila
+63 9209303535
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Roderick Cruz (President)
- Alice Lucas (Secretary-General)
- Ramona Ines Rañeses (Vice-President)
- Bert Tuga (Executive Director)
- Alfredo Reyes (Auditor)
UNA-Poland
Vistula University Campus Room G1- ground floor Stoklosy 3 street 02-077 Warszawa
+48 579 491 303
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Martyna Krzysztofinska (President of the Board)
- Magdalena Kania (Vice President of the board)
- Weronika Nalbert (Vice President of the Board)
- Kinga Bielecka (Member of the Board)
- Krinal Shah Suri (Coordinator for International Affairs)
UNA-Portugal
Av João Crisóstomo 62 rc dt Lisboa 1000-042
+351 912 549 787
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Isabel Neves (Presidente)
- Mario Parra da Silva (Secretary-General)
UNA-Republic of Korea
11th Fl. Hanwha Insurance Bldg., 141 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04515
+82 27 74 04 57
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Ho-Jin Lee (Acting President)
- Cho Chang-Beom (Vice-President)
- Lee Seo-Hang (Vice-President)
- Park Heung Soon (Vice-President)
- Park Jae Young (Vice-President)
- Kim Young Hie (Vice-President)
- Kim Young II (Vice-President)
- Kwaak Young Hoon (Vice-President)
- Chang Dal-Joong (Vice-President)
UNA-Romania
40722324557
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Irina Zlatescu (President)
- Alexandra Bucur-Ioan (Secretary-General)
- Florin Emeric Saghi (Vice-President)
UNA-Russia
76 Vernadskogo Ave. Moscow 119454
+7 095 200 4250
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Anatoly Torkunov (President)
- Alexei Borisov (Secretary General)
- Anna Kuchava (Assistant)
UNA-Rwanda
Remera on African Union Road to Kigali International Air Port. First Floor of the Flat, Opposite Prince House, Kigali
+250 788 620 884
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Jackeline Kamanzi (President)
- Ignace Dusengimana (Secretary-General)
UNA-Sao Tome and Principe
Largo das Alfandegas Sao Tome CP.374
+23 92 22 1338
- Marisa da GraÁa Espirito
- Santo Costa (Secretary-General)
UNA-Serbia
Makedonska Street 22/III Belgrad 11000
+38 11 13 22 46 48
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Katarina Yelkov (Serbian Youth Delegate)
- Maksim Karanovic (Serbia Youth Delegate)
- Biljana Vukosavljevic (Secretary General)
UNA-Slovenia
Cankarjeva 1/II, Ljubljana SI-1000
+38 612 510 708
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Bojko Bucar (President)
- Danijel Crncec (Vice-President)
- Bostjan Jerman (Board Member)
UNA-Somalia
252619002152
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Nasra Mohamed (President)
- Prof. Abdulkadir B. Mohamed (Secretary-General)
- Nagan Ally (Vice President)
UNA-South Africa
23 Andries Pretorius St. Somerset West 7130
+27 72 21 694
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Steven Moolman (President)
- Thabo Moloto (President)
- Harold Herman (Vice-President)
- Ali Kiyaei (Secretary-General)
UNA-South Sudan
211921648879
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Joseph Kenyi Samuel (President)
- Oyuru Daniel Igama (Secretary-General)
- Dominic Kanuto Aham (Vice-President)
- Salah Lumumba (Program Coordinator)
- Hidonge Mary Nartisio (Treasurer)
UNA-Spain
Fontanella, 14, 1º, 1ª, Barcelona 08010
- Angels Mataro’ y Pau (Executive Director)
UNA-Sri Lanka
94382232123
[email protected]
[email protected]
- M.M. Zawahir (President)
- M.M.Mohamed Rushanudeen (Executive Chairman)
- Errol G. Smith (Secretary-General)
- N D Kumudu I Weerasinghe (Treasurer)
- Dharmadasa Vitharana (Editor & Assistant Treasurer)
UNA-Sudan
United Nations Association of Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khartoum
+249 91 221 29 40
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Abdalla Ahmed Abdalla (President)
- Samia Al Hashimi (Treasurer)
- Yahia Abbas Mubarak (Secretary-General / Executive Director)
UNA-Sweden
+46 736460751
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Annelie Borjesson (President)
- Cecilia Tengroth (Secretary-General)
UNA-Switzerland
- Ulrich Lehner (President)
- Maria Isabelle Wieser (Secretary-General)
- Robert P. Hilty (Vice-President)
UNA-Syria
P.O. Box 9877, Damascus
UNA-Tanzania
182 Mzinga way, Oysterbay P.O.Box 9182, Dar es Salaam
+255 22 21 99 200
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Ibrahim Bakari (Board Member)
- Reginald Munisi (ExCo Member)
- Reynald Maeda (Secretary-General)
- Nancy Kaizilege (Secretary-General)
UNA-Thailand
c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of International Organizations Sri Ayudhya Road, Bangkok 10400
+662 643 50 78
- Manaspas Xuto (President)
UNA-Togo
228 98 24 17 77
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Komlan Theophile Kpogo (President)
- Edem Nicoue (Secretary-General)
- Kpatogbe P. Agossou (Youth President)
- Afi Comforte Gadou (Treasurer)
- Amavi Joel Dossa (Public Relation Officer)
UNA-Trinidad & Tobago
106 Woodford Street PO Box 7018 St. Anns Newtown
+1 868 221 7645
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Ray M.S. Brathwaite (President)
UNA-Tunisia
14, Rue Ben Mustapaha, 1006 Bab Lakwas, Tunis
+216 71 26 09 80
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Neziha Mezhoud (Vice President)
- Ali Cherif (Secretary General)
UNA-Turkey
Atatürk Bulvari No: 223/7, Kavaklidere -Ankara 06680
+90312 427 4283
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Rahmi Kumas (President)
- Cemil Ozgul (Secretary-General)
UNA-Uganda
Plot 16, Martyrs Way, Ntinda
+256 414 577 115
[email protected]
[email protected]
- George Muwanguzi Kaliisa (President)
- Richard Baguma (Secretary General)
UNA-United Kingdom
+44 0 207 766 3451
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Marissa Conway (Secretary-General)
- Angie Pankhania (Chief Operations Officer)
- Ben Donaldson (Head of Campaigns)
- Enyseh Teimory (Head of Policy)
UNA-USA
1 202 887 9040
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Marielle Ali (President)
- Rachel Pittman (Secretary-General)
- Paula Boland (Immediate Past President/Chair)
- Troy Wolfe (Senior Director)
- Teta Banks (WFUNA ExCo Member)
UNA-Venezuela
Avenida Bolivar Norte Edificio los Sauces “C”, Mezzanina, Oficinas 0102 Valencia, Estado de Carabobo, Estado de Carabobo
+58 241 824 2092
[email protected]
[email protected]
- Norma Rojas NÛbrega (President)
- EglÈe Martinez BolaÒo (Vice-President)
- Luis Boggiero Madrigal (Secretary-General)
- Nohelia Parra (Youth President/ UNA Venezuela Youth)
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- Michael Richard Laban (President)
- Fischer Chiyanike (Secretary-General)
- Sakhile Odessa Natasha Ndingindwayo (Youth Secretary-General)
- Kudakwashe Mushonga (Programs Officer)
- Marshall Marambakuwanda (Assistant)
- Brighton Musevenzo (Youth President)
FAQ
The WFUNA Secretariat is available to support the establishment of new United Nations Associations with guidance and advice.
What is the process for establishing a new UNA?
Establishing a United Nations Association (UNA) is a comprehensive and thoughtful process that can take up to several months to complete successfully.
Before a UNA can apply for membership with WFUNA, it must be:
- Legally constituted with the appropriate offices of its national government
- Be the only UNA member of WFUNA in a UN member state
- Be ideally composed of a diversity of sectors, including Board members who represent civil society, academia, former diplomats, the private sector, the media, youth and women’s organizations, etc.
Who can establish a UNA?
If there is no other existing UNA for that member state, any group of people interested in supporting the mission of the United Nations and that endorses WFUNA’s objectives can establish a UNA.
There are no predetermined qualifications of the Preparatory Committee of a UNA in the WFUNA Constitution. However, Preparatory Committees should possess:
- Strong working knowledge of the United Nations system and its priority issues
- Time and commitment to invest in developing and running a strong UNA, including creating and implementing programs
- The willingness to raise funds for running the organization
- The network necessary to involve a variety of constituencies in the work of the UNA, such as government officials/ parliamentarians, business leaders, civil society activists, media representatives, students and academics
- Ability to communicate in English or French, to facilitate regular communication with other UNAs and WFUNA
- Effective communications skills to promote the work of the UNA nationally
- Civil society leaders or social activists
- Academics working/ researching in the field of International Relations, Political Science or related topics
- Former UN staff members or diplomats who worked with the UN
- Model UN or youth groups
Who can I contact for support in establishing a UNA?
There are two levels of support available to those looking to establish a UNA:
- The WFUNA Secretariat offices in New York and Geneva provide information and support to individuals and groups interested in establishing a UNA.
- Well-established UNAs in neighboring countries are available to share their experiences and best-practices
Does a UNA have to be headquartered in the country’s capital?
Although there is no such Constitutional requirement, a UNA is usually headquartered in the country’s capital city. This strategically places a UNA within easy reach of government offices, the diplomatic community and others. Chapters should subsequently be established throughout the country so as to make the UNA broad-based and national.
What kind of governing documents does a UNA need to have?
A UNA must have a Constitution and By Laws document that sets out the purpose of the UNA, the guidelines for collaboration with WFUNA, creates a membership and a leadership structure, etc.
A UNA’s formal application for membership to WFUNA needs to include the following:
- Copy of the UNA’s Constitution/ By-Laws (the main governing document)
- Constitution provided by WFUNA
- Certification from the appropriate legal authorities confirming that the UNA has been legally established
- A declaration, signed by both the President and the Secretary-General of the UNA, stating that it will cooperate with WFUNA and pay its annual dues to WFUNA (sample provided by WFUNA)
- Advance payment for the year of admission of one half of one year’s dues (email [email protected] for an estimate of the annual dues)
- Annual plan of activities, projected budget, and possible sources of funding
- CV of President, Secretary-General and all founding officers
- Completed application form. Request application form here.
Can there be more than one UNA in a country that is a member of WFUNA?
No. According to Article 2 (b) of WFUNA’s Constitution, no more than one UNA from any Member State of the United Nations shall be admitted as a Member of WFUNA.
There seems to be more than one UNA in my country. How is this possible?
There are a few possibilities:
- A previous member of WFUNA that has since ceased functioning and was disaffiliated by WFUNA. (The UNA may still be legally registered with the government, without having any presence or activities or membership in WFUNA).
- More than one UNA is in the process of being established, but none have yet applied for membership in WFUNA. In these cases, we recommend that the two groups work together and apply for membership as a unified UNA.
- An organization that is called a UNA or a similar name that is legally registered with the government but is not, and never was, a member of WFUNA. Such an entity does not receive the benefits of WFUNA membership, cannot participate in WFUNA projects, meetings and initiatives, and is not part of the international network of UNAs linked together by WFUNA. In this case, another UNA can be established and can apply for membership with WFUNA, as long as all the required government registration are completed.
Can there be a UNA in a county or territory that is not a UN member state?
No. Article 2(a) of the WFUNA Constitution states that UNAs need to be legally established in “States Members of the United Nations” to be eligible for admission as Members UNAs of WFUNA.
There was a UNA in my country, but it is no longer functioning. Can a new UNA be set-up?
If the UNA is a current member of WFUNA, it will be listed on the WFUNA website. However, a UNA that is no longer a member of WFUNA may still be registered with the government, or another group may be in the process of becoming a UNA. Contact the Secretariat ([email protected]) for clarification.
Additionally, contact the leadership of the old UNA to find out if they are still doing work, or if they are interested in helping you start a new UNA. You can usually find contact information for the old UNA in the original papers registered with the government. They may want to become part of the new UNA and can provide their experiences and insight to help you.
Finally, if the old UNA has been confirmed as no longer functioning with both WFUNA and the government, you may begin the process of establishing a new UNA. You will have to register the new UNA as a Non-government organization in your country and may need to provide proof to your local authorities that old UNA is no longer functioning.
Can a UNA be established by youth?
There is no age restriction for the founders of a UNA, however, even if a UNA is established by youth, the Association should accept members of all ages, and have projects and programs that are geared towards general constituencies, and not only youth.
Examples of existing UNAs that were founded by young people (usually University students) are UNA-Croatia and UNA-South Africa.
All UNAs are encouraged to engage youth as a constituency, so even if the UNA is not founded by youth, it can have a youth section or program. However, a UNA youth program or section cannot be started independently, without the authorization and involvement of a UNA.
A UNA does not have to have a youth constituency, program or section it is merely recommended, since the purpose of all UNAs is to engage people of all ages and from a diversity of backgrounds, with the United Nations.
Can a UNA be a volunteer-based organization, or does it need to have paid staff?
The Officers of a UNA are the President, Vice President(s) and Secretary-General. They often work on a voluntary basis. The number of staff members working under their direction is dependent upon available resources.
Some UNAs are entirely run by volunteers, however, for the sustainability and impact of the UNA it is preferable that there is some core staff to take care of the day-to-day correspondence, office management, liaison with WFUNA and financial accounting. If possible, UNAs should fundraise to support at least a core operating staff of 1-3 persons, including the Secretary-General or Executive Director (depending on his/her engagement with the UNA).
As projects are added and more funding becomes available, additional staff can be hired for on a full-time, part-time or consultancy basis. UNAs range in staff size, from all volunteers or only one or two core staff, to multiple departments and staff numbering 25+.
Does a UNA need to have a physical office?
It is not a Constitutional requirement for a UNA to have a physical office, but it is highly preferred in order to provide structure, legitimacy and sustainability. A UNA must have reliable contact information, including the name of the Secretary-General or President, a physical mailing address (whether an office or temporary space), a phone number and email address. This contact information must be provided to and updated when changed with WFUNA.
In some cases, UNAs have office space provided to them by the local UN Information Center, UN House, or UN Agency Headquartered in their country.
How are UNAs usually funded?
The funding for the core budget and programming of UNAs usually comes from a variety of sources:
- Membership dues – most UNAs charge their individual (and if applicable, organizational) members a nominal fee on a monthly or annual basis in exchange for services provided by the UNA
- Governments – some UNAs receive funding from the annual budget of their government, usually the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government Development Agency or similar entities
- Foundations – most UNAs write fundraising proposals for each of their projects, which they submit for consideration to national or international foundations
- Corporations – some UNAs partner with companies for the purpose of running specific events or projects. It is important to take into consideration the Corporate Social Responsibility plan of any company approached for sponsorship – it is a good idea to consider companies that are members of the UN Global Compact
- Fundraising events – events such as dinners, galas, lunches and auctions can be organized to raise funds for core operating costs or special projects of the UNA
- Individuals – some UNAs enjoy the support of local philanthropists, or send an annual public mail-out soliciting funds from the general population
- In-kind donations – many UNAs have resources such as office space and equipment, computers and meeting spaces provided to them by local businesses, UN offices in the country or other partners
- Sales of merchandise – some UNAs have developed a line of products (i.e. caps, pens, t-shirts) featuring their logo that they sell and then invest the profits into their operating costs or projects
Does WFUNA give funding to UNAs?
No, WFUNA is never a funding source for UNAs.
WFUNA may collaborate with UNAs in the context of joint projects, and through these projects might do shared fundraising, or provide the partner UNA with training or funding/ resources for capacity-building.
WFUNA holds some trainings and events where it may provide sponsorship for members of developing country UNAs in good standing.
UNAs have to pay annual membership dues to WFUNA.
What types of activities do UNAs have?
UNAs are national civil society organizations that provide a link between the citizens of the world and the United Nations by seeking to ensure that the UN is relevant to the lives of the peoples it exists to serve. UNAs have different programs and a variety of constituencies, such as individual members, member organizations, and partnering schools and universities.
Each UNA develops their own activities based on the objectives outlined in their Constitution, the goals and priorities of the United Nations and WFUNA (as determined by the Constitution and the Plenary Assemblies), the assessed needs and interests of the communities they serve, and their own areas of interest and expertise. The most important factor is that all activities of the UNA promote the principles, goals and priorities of the United Nations.
Generally, UNAs have a combination of educational, public information, and advocacy activities. In addition to general UN-related work, most UNAs run projects and events in one or more of the UN’s main priority areas of peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. They may partner with WFUNA, other UNAs, other NGOs, academia, governments, and/or companies to implement these programs.
Model United Nations is a core educational activity for most UN Associations. These range in size from classroom Model UNs (about 15-35 participants) to large-scale international Model UN conferences (as many as 2,000 participants). They can be implemented at any educational level. Generally, most UNAs partner with local high schools or Universities to run national or regional Model UN conferences with about 100-350 participants.
Other education and public information activities include organizing public celebrations for United Nations International Days, such as the International Day of Peace (21 September), United Nations Day (24 October) and Human Rights Day (10 December). Many UNAs organize regular public lectures and seminars on UN-related topics, involving multiple experts and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
UNAs often work with local politicians, parliamentarians or national government leaders. Some have lobbying activities, such as informing their government about UN priorities, and encouraging the government to ratify, adhere to, or endorse UN decisions, goals or agreements.
Some UNAs implement local or national development projects, such as assisting a community in becoming more environmentally sustainable, providing resources for local schools, providing access to safe drinking water, or training women to be small business entrepreneurs. These development projects can take many shapes and sizes and are often carried out in collaboration with partners.
Some UNAs focus on research which they compile into publications that are made available to government and UN agencies, schools and Universities, other NGOs, and interested individuals. UNAs generally have comprehensive websites, often in their national language as well as English or French. It is recommended that at least every UNA have a basic website with contact information, an overview of the work of the UNA, links to the UN and WFUNA, and membership information. Many UNAs have additional resources such as online newsletters or print magazines.
UNAs often interact and collaborate with local and national media; some even have their own weekly or by-weekly television or radio shows in which they invite experts to discuss UN issues.
Fundraising tends to be an important activity for many UNAs, including writing grant proposals, organizing fundraising events and drives, and submitting fundraising applications.
UNAs develop a variety of innovative projects and events that suit the individual needs of the communities that they serve, and that are within their mandate of supporting the United Nations. More examples can be found on the UNA Activities page.
What is the most important function of a UNA?
The most important function of a UNA is to engage the people of a UN Member State with the work of the United Nations. UNAs achieve this objective by:
- Disseminating information in cooperation with the UN Information Centers
- Advocating support for the UN with their governments, political parties and interest groups
- Ensuring accurate media coverage of the UN and its programs
- Joining other UNAs to extend the impact of their programs to the regional and global levels
- Collaborating with other national voluntary organizations on projects related to the work of the UN
What is the relationship between a UNA and the national UN representatives?
Collaboration with UN national representatives, as well as with all UN agencies, funds and programs present in the country is essential. Individuals wishing to establish a UNA should enter in contact with, and involve as much as possible, the UN national representative in the initial phases of the process to best fit the objectives of the UN. These agencies and offices often become natural partners for UNAs in implementing projects and campaigns and provide a local connection to the UN. They can provide feedback on projects and activities to the UNAs, materials and assistance. It is important to have a good working relationship with the UN in your country and to update them regularly on the work of the UNA.
Are there partnerships between UNAs from different countries? How can these be established?
UNAs from different countries often partner to participate in UN and civil society campaigns, to run joint programs and activities such as Model United Nations Conferences, and to formulate joint statements on issues of common interest at UN meetings. Regional networks, coordinated by WFUNA and UNA regional coordinators, facilitate the building of partnerships and foster collaboration at the regional level.
UNAs from different regions of the world work in partnership to run programs, campaigns and activities on specific issues of common interest.
How does WFUNA communicate with UNAs? How do UNAs communicate with each other?
WFUNA’s main communication gateway is our website. [link to WFUNA Homepage]. A monthly newsletter, WFUNA Spotlight, is sent to all members. The newsletter provides information about the projects and events of the UN, WFUNA, UNAs, and other civil society organizations. WFUNA also sends regular e-mail updates and communications to all UNAs.
UNAs communicate directly with each other and with WFUNA via email, through skype, or in-person during regular meeting and projects organized by the UNA, a regional network, or WFUNA.
WFUNA and/or the regional coordinators regularly organize meetings and events at the regional level. These gatherings allow UNA representatives to meet, share knowledge and information, and exchange contacts.
UNAs host meetings and events, such as Model UN conference or seminars on various UN topics, which they invite other UNAs to attend.
UNAs often gather at major UN organized meetings, such as the annual DPI/NGO conference or the Global Model UN conference. Whenever possible, WFUNA arranges an informal meeting for UNA representatives attending such UN events.
Every three years, a delegation from each UNA is invited to attend the WFUNA Plenary Assembly [link to WFUNA Plenary Assembly page], which is the highest decision-making body of the organization. In addition to setting policy and programmatic priorities for the coming years, and electing the Officers of WFUNA, the Plenary provides an opportunity for UNAs to network with each other, explore possibilities for partnerships, and share experiences.
What are the benefits of membership in WFUNA?
Benefits of WFUNA membership include:
- Interaction with the United Nations system at all levels through WFUNA’s secretariat offices in Geneva, New York and Seoul.
- Participation in certain UN meetings and conferences for UNA representatives. WFUNA holds ECOSOC Category 1 consultative status which means that WFUNA can participate actively in UN meetings and provide substantive contributions to decisions taken by the UN in all areas closely involved with the economic and social life of the peoples and regional areas its membership represent.
- Regular information and updates about the work of the UN through WFUNA’s website, online newsletter, and mail-outs.
- Assistance linking to UN agencies, funds and programmes with which WFUNA enjoys privileged relationships.
- Assistance connecting with local UN officials to strengthen ties with the UN, and develop partnerships for organizing events and projects, as well as providing possible access to expertise, potential speakers for events, and UN publications and resources.
- Facilitated interaction between UNAs with similar interests and projects for opportunities to exchange contacts, information and best practices.
- Access to WFUNA capacity-building events and projects. In addition, the Secretariat often provides advice and assistance to UNAs when they are initiating new projects such as Model UN.
- Potential to partner and/or participate in WFUNA’s projects relating to the three pillars of the UN (sustainable development, human rights and peace and security).
- Publicity for upcoming events and recent achievements of UNAs through WFUNA’s website, publications, public statements and other communications initiatives.
- Invitation for National UNAs to send a delegation to WFUNA’s Plenary Assembly every three years, and other WFUNA organized conferences and events.
How can a UNA chapter or branch be established in a location other than the headquarters?
The establishment of chapters or branches operating in locations other than the headquarters differs from country to country depending on constitutional requirements specific to each UNAs. Chapters have the same objectives and mission as expressed in the constitution of the UNA, work in close contact with the chief executive officers of the UNA and are expected to report on their activities periodically.
Usually, it is the General Assembly of the UNA that decide to establish chapters or branches of the Association to fulfill the Association’s objectives in a particular city or region of the country. The assessment of membership dues as well as the allocation of dues payment between the national headquarters and the chapters, are usually established by the General Assembly. The General Assembly usually establishes minimum standards that the chapter should meet and may revoke its recognition of a chapter if it fails to adhere to such minimum standards.
Oftentimes, the Executive Committee establishes a Committee to deal with all matters relating to chapters, branches or regional divisions that are already established. The membership of the Executive Committee should reflect the diversity of the national chapters that compose the UNA.
I have already established a UNA in my country. How do I seek membership with WFUNA?
Individuals or a group of individuals seeking to establish a UNA should contact WFUNA for advice and assistance as soon as they decide to set up a United Nations Association.
When a UNA has been legally established, it can apply for WFUNA membership. WFUNA’s Executive Committee [link to WFUNA Executive Committee page] is responsible for deciding whether a UNA fulfills all criteria to become a member of WFUNA.
A UNA’s formal application for membership to WFUNA needs to include the following:
- Copy of the UNA’s Constitution/ By-Laws (the main governing document)
- Constitution provided by WFUNA
- Certification from the appropriate legal authorities confirming that the UNA has been legally established
- A declaration, signed by both the President and the Secretary-General of the UNA, stating that it will cooperate with WFUNA and pay its annual dues to WFUNA (sample provided by WFUNA)
- Advance payment for the year of admission of one half of one year’s dues (email [email protected] for an estimate of the annual dues)
- Annual plan of activities, projected budget, and possible sources of funding
- CV of President, Secretary-General and all founding officers
- Completed application form. Request application form here.
What is the typical governance structure of a UNA?
The governance structure of a UNA is defined in its By-Laws.
A UNA is governed primarily by a General Assembly where the entire membership is represented, and which meets at least once every three years. Between General Assemblies, an Executive Committee, including the President, Vice President(s) and Secretary-General, will meet regularly to govern the UNA.
What professional profile should the President and Secretary-General have?
The UNA’s President is usually an active civil society leader with a strong familiarity with and working knowledge of the United Nations. The President can come from any number of backgrounds (civil society, academia, the United Nations, Foreign Service, government, private sector, etc.) and should have experience with representational activities such as public speaking, addressing the media, and liaising with government, civil society and United Nations leaders in the country. The President should have extensive networks that it can activate to support the UNA, including fundraising, as well as possess the capacity and willingness to raise funds for the UNA.
The UNA’s Secretary-General is, ideally, someone with extensive professional experience in NGO administration, fundraising, communication, and the management of programs. Fundraising, communications and project implementation are a great part of the work of the Secretary-General who is also responsible for the overall administration of the organization.
What is the “job description” of a UNA President and Secretary-General?
There are many cultural differences within UNAs which impact the division of the roles and responsibilities between the President and the Secretary-General. The descriptions below are one formulation of these roles and responsibilities, but certainly not the only option.
The President is the senior elected officer of the Association who fulfils all of the duties of chair. The President presides over meetings of the General Assembly and the Executive Committee and is usually the public face/ spokesperson of the UNA, which involves interacting with the media and speaking at events. This public role may be shared with the Secretary-General. The position of the President is usually a volunteer, unpaid position.
The Secretary-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the UNA, who is usually appointed by the Executive Committee. The Secretary-General is able to employ and discharge employees of the UNA and supervises the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization. The Secretary-General is responsible for the administrative and financial well-being of the organization, including the implementation of staff regulations and procedures, overseeing financial accounting, fundraising, and managing membership services and programs. The position of Secretary-General can be a volunteer position though it is ideally a paid, full-time position.
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