Press Release

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Dear Friends,

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), including its Officers, Executive Committee, and Friends of WFUNA Board of Directors would like to send its deepest sympathies and wholehearted condolences to John C. Whitehead’s family and friends. We have lost a great leader and dear friend who for many decades provided service to the UN, the Friends of WFUNA Board of Directors, WFUNA, and the international community at large.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015

New York, NY - The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) has received a $150,000 grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (the “Foundation”) for a coalition promoting accountable governance in the post-2015 development agenda.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

NEW YORK - During its 209th meeting on November 15, 2014, members of WFUNA's Executive Committee adopted and issued a statement on ISIL. 

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) condemns the recent acts of terror committed by the group known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014

In these last remaining days of 2014, we reflect upon an eventful year for WFUNA, our member United Nations Associations and the greater global community.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

On December 4, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presented to Member States his “Synthesis Report on the Post-2015 Agenda,” the highly anticipated 47-page report detailing the full range of inputs that will contribute to the upcoming year’s intergovernmental negotiations, culminating with the adoption of the agenda in September 2015.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014

Statement in Memory of  Axel Wüstenhagen

Dear Friends, 

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), including its Officers, Executive Committee and member UNAs would like to send its deepest sympathies and wholehearted condolences to Axel Wüstenhagen’s family. We have lost a great leader and friend who for many decades provided service to the international community, the UN, and the UNA family.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014

WFUNA is pleased to welcome two new Friends of WFUNA Board members: Mr. Mario Bernardo Garnero, Jr. and Ms. Nancy Prager-Kamel. 

NEW YORK, NY -- The Executive Committee of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), elected by non-partisan civil society organizations in over 110 countries, recognizes the primary responsibility of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the maintenance of international peace and security.