About: United Nations Association- UK

About UNA-UK

What is UNA-UK and what does it do?

The UN Association of the UK (UNA-UK) is the UK's leading source of independent information and analysis on the United Nations, and a UK-wide grassroots movement.

UNA-UK is committed to a strong, credible and effective UN. We believe that a strengthened UN is in the UK's national interest. We advocate strong government support for the UN, and seek to demonstrate why the UN matters to people everywhere.

We pursue this mission by:

	raising awareness of the UN and its work
	stimulating thought and debate on how to strengthen the UN to tackle 21st Century challenges
	pushing for action on peace and security, international development, climate change and human rights
	educating young people about the UN
	campaigning for strong UK support for the UN and its agencies
	equipping our members to further these aims


UNA-UK derives great strength from its three supporter groups:

World Federation of UNAs

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global network linking together UNAs in over 100 member states of the UN. The network enables people to connect with each other on critical global issues, ranging from peace and human rights to the spread of democracy, equitable development, and international justice.

WFUNA is an independent, non-governmental organisation with Category One Consultative Status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and consultative or liaison links with many other UN organisations and agencies. Visit the WFUNA website to find out more.

UNA-UK was a founding member of WFUNA and continues to be active in its work. In November 2006 UNA-UK sent delegates to the 38th WFUNA Plenary Assembly in Argentina. Read the Assembly's outcome document on the WFUNA website.