Updated Statement on the Situation in Syria

Read this updated statement by the members of the 206th Meeting of the Executive Committee on the situation in Syria.

Statement in Memory of Malcolm Harper

WFUNA and its Officers, Executive Committee members, and member UNAs remember Malcolm Harper. Read the statement by the WFUNA Secretariat.

WFUNA Meets with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Holds 206th Meeting of the Executive Committee

From 10-11 May, WFUNA held its 206th Meeting of its Executive Committee in New York preceded by a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. For photos and more info, read more. (UN Photo/Mark Garten)

2015 and Beyond: Perspectives on Global Development

WFUNA is pleased to publish the latest edition of our journal, ACRONYM. This issue aims to invite the reader into an imaginary UN conference room, where we have gathered leading global opinion makers from different sectors to share their views on the post-2015 process, and ask you, the readers, to think critically about the issues with them. Read ACRONYM now

WFUNA European UNA Meeting in Vienna, Austria

On 8-9 April 2013 WFUNA held the European UNA Meeting at the invitation of the United Nations Association of Austria and in collaboration with the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) for 16 participating UNAs. Read more


Vote in this UN Survey to make a change

Vote in this global UN survey and tell world leaders what matters the most to you. Better jobs? Better healthcare? It only takes 10 seconds to make a difference. Vote now and spread the word

Launch of WFUNA Youth Camp: Korea This Summer

Along with the College of International Studies at Kyung Hee University, WFUNA is launching a two week camp for Korean students on Model UN and international issues. Read more

WFUNA and Post-2015

Find out how you can get involved in the Post-2015 development agenda and what WFUNA is doing as a civil society partner. Read more

Workshop on Effective Advocacy in UN Processes in Tanzania

UNA-Finland, UNA-Tanzania and WFUNA implement a workshop on "Effective Advocacy in UN Processes" in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 11-14 March for 35 participants. Read more

WFUNA Launches Civil Society in Action for Human Rights

The first session of Civil Society in Action for Human Rights, a three year human rights program, was launched 18-22 February in Geneva with 20 participants from thirteen UNAs worldwide. Read more on the program and the live Twitter (#HRaction) updates. 

Annual Report

Take a close look at WFUNA over the last three years

UNA Activity Report 2009-2012

Read what our UNAs have been doing over the last three years

40th WFUNA Plenary Assembly

WFUNA held its 40th Plenary Assembly in Rio in November 2012

Read this updated statement by the members of the 206th Meeting of the Executive Committee on the situation in Syria.

WFUNA and its Officers, Executive Committee members, and member UNAs remember Malcolm Harper. Read the statement by the WFUNA Secretariat.

From 10-11 May, WFUNA held its 206th Meeting of its Executive Committee in New York preceded by a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. For photos and more info, read more. (UN Photo/Mark Garten)

WFUNA is pleased to publish the latest edition of our journal, ACRONYM. This issue aims to invite the reader into an imaginary UN conference room, where we have gathered leading global opinion makers from different sectors to share their views on the post-2015 process, and ask you, the readers, to think critically about the issues with them. Read ACRONYM now

On 8-9 April 2013 WFUNA held the European UNA Meeting at the invitation of the United Nations Association of Austria and in collaboration with the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) for 16 participating UNAs. Read more


Vote in this global UN survey and tell world leaders what matters the most to you. Better jobs? Better healthcare? It only takes 10 seconds to make a difference. Vote now and spread the word

Along with the College of International Studies at Kyung Hee University, WFUNA is launching a two week camp for Korean students on Model UN and international issues. Read more

Find out how you can get involved in the Post-2015 development agenda and what WFUNA is doing as a civil society partner. Read more

UNA-Finland, UNA-Tanzania and WFUNA implement a workshop on "Effective Advocacy in UN Processes" in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 11-14 March for 35 participants. Read more

The first session of Civil Society in Action for Human Rights, a three year human rights program, was launched 18-22 February in Geneva with 20 participants from thirteen UNAs worldwide. Read more on the program and the live Twitter (#HRaction) updates. 

WFUNA staff and volunteers in Geneva successfully hold Fortune Cookies Initiative to promote our human rights programs at the Palais des Nations. Read more 

WFUNA and the Global Diversity Certification Foundation recently signed to launch a certification program for corporations on diversity issues. Read more

Events

Training and Advanced Training at the UN: China

Monday, July 8, 2013  | 
  • North AmericaUnited States

Back to back week-long training sessions in New York for Chinese high school and university students selected by the Research Center of United Nations and International Organizations

WFUNA's third annual Human Rights Training for UNA Youth

Monday, July 22, 2013  | 
  • EuropeSwitzerland

The goal of the training, held from 22-25 July 2013 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, is to empower young individuals to take a leading role in upholding human rights in their communities and around the world. Please note that this training is only open to young members of UNAs who are endorsed by their leadership.

WFUNA Youth Camp: Korea 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013  | 
  • Asia and PacificRepublic of Korea

WFUNA launches its two-week Youth Camp: Korea with Kyung Hee University this summer.

Advanced Training at the UN: Korea (SMU)

Monday, August 5, 2013  | 
  • EuropeSwitzerland

For the second time, WFUNA is pleased to welcome students from Sookmyung Women's University (SMU) to a week-long training session in Geneva and New York.

Training at the UN: Korea (HTF)

Monday, August 5, 2013  | 
  • EuropeSwitzerland

In early August 2013, WFUNA implements a week-long training for high school students selected by our partner Hope to the Future Association (HTF). We look forward to welcoming participants to both Geneva and New York!

Vienna International Model UN

Sunday, August 11, 2013  | 
  • EuropeAustria

Hosted by the United Nations Youth and Student Association of Austria, the Vienna International Model UN (VIMUN) from 11-15 August will be held for students and academics at the United Nations office in Vienna.

Centenary Peace Palace Model UN

Saturday, September 7, 2013  | 
  • EuropeNetherlands

The United Nations Associations the Netherlands (UNA) / Nederlandse Vereniging voor de Verenidge Naties (NVVN), in co-operation with the Carnegie Foundation at Peace Palace the Hague, is hosting a one-of-a-kind Model United Nations (MUN) to commemorate the 1913 – 2013 Centenary of Peace Palace The Hague, home to a number of international judicial institutions.

Featured UNA

The United Nations Association of China (UNA-China) is a national non-governmental organization for the promotion of the cause of the United Nations, with its membership open to the general public and social groups that are interested in UN affairs. It is headquartered in Beijing, China, and is one of the founding members of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). In 2011, UNA-China conducted eight major events and programs.

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