Association of Former United Nations Personnel in and of India

AFUNPI, a non-profit making body in India was founded on 03 May 1975 by six staff members retired from the United Nations and its Specialised Agencies. In the following years, the scope of membership was broadened to include, staff members still in service as Associate Members and former personnel from all other international inter-governmental organisations. Spouses are encouraged to actively participate in its activities and avail services from AFUNPI.

AFUNPI is the fifth association affiliated to FAFICS (Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants) based in Geneva, Switzerland (besides the four associations from Geneva, New York, Rome and Paris) among the 65 associations of former international civil servants from different countries in the world. It is through this Federation, AFUNPI and the other 64 associations are represented at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board that analyses, oversees and reviews all aspects of the governance and functioning of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and propose necessary recommendations to the UN General Assembly. FAFICS also represents concerns and protect interests of its members regarding the health and life insurance matters. AFUNPI, since 1975, has been participating in the governance of FAFICS as a member of its Bureau, Standing Committees, Working Groups and annual Council meetings.

Aims and Objectives

1. Study, suggest and take appropriate measures to promote and endeavor to protect the rights and interests of former (retired) international civil servants and their eligible dependents of the United Nations (UN) System and all the international inter-governmental organizations, insofar as those rights pertain to their pension and other retirement benefits with the said international organization.
2. Promote cordial and social relations among members of AFUNPI and endeavor to contribute to social and economic development of under privileged sections of the community.
3. Provide assistance and service to former (retired) international civil servants and their eligible dependents based in India as far as possible in relation to their prior employment with the international organization.

Major Activities

1. Support the work of the organizations of the United Nation system where feasible and represent AFUNPI members before the appropriate bodies of these organizations;
2. Assist members and their spouses as well as other eligible dependents in all matters related to their pension, after service health and life insurance;
3. Organize social gatherings and recreational activities for its members and their families;
4. Establish working relationship with relevant UN agencies such as United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), other UN retiree associations in other countries as well as the Federation of Associations of International Civil Servants (FAFICS) to further the interests and to strengthen activities of the Association and protect retirement benefits of its members and eligible dependents.;
5. Appraise members with evolving and latest developments concerning their pension, health and life insurance by organizing periodic meetings, workshops, conferences and using modern communication technologies;
6. Facilitate and support networking of former and active international civil servants living in a given geographical area to promote human networking, exchange information, share experiences, arrange social gatherings and recreational activities and help each other;
7. To represent its members and their interests in any statutory bodies or any authorities whenever required and feasible for the common welfare of the Association members;
8. To undertake or sponsor social service activities from time to time as and when feasible, to benefit under-served, under-privileges and vulnerable population, and
9. Do such other things as may be considered to be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the aforesaid objectives.

AFUNPI’s efforts have benefited retirees and spouses, inter alia, in ensuring timely receipt of pension, availing advisory services in understanding and resolving medical and life insurance matters. At the FAFICS annual Council meetings, AFUNPI shares specific challenges and issues that are common to members and require attention of the Pension Fund or other relevant offices in the UN system.

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AFUNPI functions with volunteers on honorary basis elected from its members at the Annual General Body meetings as officers of the Association and members of the Executive Committee.