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AFICS has its offices in New York and has members in more than 102
countries. Its standing committees look after the interests of its
members, organizing activities for their benefit, and undertake
advocacy for the UN system, in the following areas:
| Committee |
AFICS in Action |
| Pension |
Follows, and keeps members informed of, issues relating to pensions
that might affect pensioners and their families. Participates, through
FAFICS, in meetings of the UN Joint Staff Pension Board.
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| Insurance |
Monitors the UN After-Service Health and Life Insurance schemes, seeks
to improve benefits where possible and keeps members informed of
related matters such as Long-Term Care insurance.
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| Social
events |
Organizes luncheons and other gatherings, often with expert speakers on
topics of current interest.
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| Aging
and Assistance |
Provides information on services and issues of interest to older
persons and arranges dialogues with experts at seminars and workshops.
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| Outreach |
Provides urgent temporary help to AFICS/NY members who, directly or
indirectly, request support for medical or other emergencies when no
relatives or close friends are readily available. |
| Legal |
Alerts members to legal issues which may affect them.
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| Membership |
Prepares the biennial Directory of Members and invites retirees, and
staff about to retire, to join AFICS/NY and participate in its
activities.
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| NGO/Information |
Encourages members to support and participate in the substantive
activities of the UN system by their writing, public speaking, NGO
involvement, etc.
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AFICS/NY
| Services
Available To Members |
| Advice |
Members are invited to raise problems with the President or the Office,
whether of an individual or general nature, for informal advice based
on the experience of other members.
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| Annual
Meetings |
The Assembly of the Association’s members meets each May in New York to
review activities, set priorities, approve the financial report and
elect members of the Governing Board. The Board and each committee
usually meet once a month. Luncheons are organized three times each
year in New York.
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| Publications |
Members receive four AFICS/NY Bulletins each year
and a Directory of Members and their addresses every second year.
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| Discounts |
In the UN Bookshop and Gift Centre, in a number of restaurants, and
through UNFCU, in legal and accounting services for preparation of
wills, income taxes, and in estate planning. |
| Social
events |
Organizes luncheons and other gatherings, often with expert speakers on
topics of current interest.
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| Health
Services |
Provides care, such as free flu shot immunization and pneumonia vaccine
through the UN Medical Services Division. |
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