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Our mission is to support and promote the purposes, principles and programmes of the United Nations organizations; to advise and assist former international civil servants and those about to separate from service; to represent the interests of its members within the system, especially on pension and health insurance (ASHI) matters; to foster social and personal relationships among members; to promote their well being; and to encourage mutual support of individual members.
AFICS/NY: Serving UN Retirees since 1970
Join our Community of interests
Welcome to the Website of the Association of Former International Civil Servants/New York (AFICS/NY)
AFICS/NY works to protect the interests of retiring and retired UN staff and their families. We are advocates for our members, informing and supporting them on matters related to the Pension Fund, Health Insurance, USA Taxation, Social Security, and Residence in the USA. We also promote member well-being and foster social and personal relationships through activities such as Ageing Smart workshops and Social Events. Useful information and links for members living (or visiting) the NYC area, and in support of the work of the UN are available here.
Make the AFICS/NY website your information portal before *and* after retirement!
Join us by filling out this Application Form (here) and emailing it to afics@un.org.
Find here more on Membership.
AFICS/NY President, Darshak Shah
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Contact Us
Phone: (212) 963-2943
Email: afics@un.org
Mailing and Street addresses
Office Assistants in person hours:
Veronique Whalen - Tuesday, Wednesday
Velimir Kovacevic - Thursday, Friday
(Monday - no office visits in person)
New email address? Has it changed?
Call or email us to update our records!
ACTIVITIES IN FOCUS
< Quick Links to Association Topics >
FAFICS
A Pension Fund Update: A message from Jerry Barton, FAFICS President, 31 March 2025
FAFICS is a Federation of 64 member Associations of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS), organizations and agencies of the United Nations system located in all regions of the world. The Federation was established in 1975 and has offices at the UN Headquarters in Geneva and New York.
AFICS/NY's FAFICS Affiliations page
SERVICES TO MEMBERS
- UN System Support: Fosters member participation in the substantive activities of the UN system by their writing, public speaking, NGO involvement and represents FAFICS on request.
- Support: Provides assistance on legal, insurance and other personal matters as requested and as appropriate.
- Outreach: Supports and outreach to individuals as appropriate.
SERVICES page
Additionally:
The Charities Foundation provides one-time grants to help members and works closely with the UNJSPF Emergency Fund.
CHARITIES FOUNDATION page
Volunteer Opportunities
The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi
Want to see how we make a difference? Check out our Committees' and Volunteering pages to learn more!
QUICK LINKS
Community Spotlights
UNHQ Calendar 2025
UN RELATED
AROUND
THE COMMUNITY
- Health & Travel
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. Dept of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs)
UnitedHealthcare Global Assistance (Member Login)
WHO – International Travel and Health
- Pension Fund
UNSJPF Member Self-Service (MSS)
- Pre-Retirement
UN Staff Union Pre-retirement seminar, held 25 - 27 February 2025
- Beyond Retirement
International Civil Service Commission - JobNet
Job Opportunities for Retirees (AFSA site)