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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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All retirees must complete and submit their 2022 Certificate of Entitlement (CE) by 31 Dec 2022
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Registration for Language Courses Winter 2023, till 16 December 2022
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Secretary-General message for United Nations Day, 24 October 2022
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Message from the new AFICS/NY President, Ms. Deborah Landey, 15 September 2022
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HLIS: Changes in the benefit provisions and monthly premiums
that went into effect on 1 July 2022 -
Annual Assembly held in-person on 10 June 2022—watch recording, read statements and presentations
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UNHQ-administered health insurance plan changes effective July 2022
LATEST NEWS
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AFICS/NY - A Community of Interests

Join AFICS/NY by filling out and emailing this application form to afics@un.org For more on membership, click here
Welcome to the Website of the Association of Former International Civil Servants/New York (AFICS/NY)
Since our establishment at United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in 1970, the Association has been working 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 also provided.
Make the AFICS/NY website your information portal before and after retirement!
MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT

Deborah Landey, AFICS/NY
from 13 September 2022
John Dietz, AFICS/NY
till 13 September 2022
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President's Statement at 52nd Annual Assembly held in-person on 10 June 2022
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President's Thank You to Members and Responses to Unanswered Questions at 50th Annual Assembly
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Continuous office functioning, 2 April 2020 and posting relevant info for retirees
- Read more Notes from the President
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
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Please share your knowledge and skills. Visit our Committees page for more details on the work we do for ideas. For example:
Researcher/Reporter
Writer/Proofreader
Website Usage Tester
Graphics Designer
Technology Innovation Researcher
Research/Data Entry Assistance
Photographer
Volunteer Coordinator
Additionally: Would you like to join the UN Speakers Bureau and share your UN expertise and career path? The UN Speakers Bureau team in DPI is always looking to add new speakers to its roster to talk to a range of audiences, especially students. Most briefings take place at UNHQ, while some have the opportunity to travel. Go to our Volunteering page for further details!
Community Spotlights
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Our Members reside in the USA, but also worldwide in 94 other countries: Join our Community of Interests! Go to our MEMBERSHIP page for information on types of memberships available, their cost and the membership application form.
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50th Anniversary Closing Commemoration, 4 May 2021: View the Event's Programme, the virtual session's videos including AFICS/NY members singing "Heal the World" plus the 50th Anniversary Bulletin and the Raffle.
UN RELATED
FAFICS
Messages from Jerry Barton, FAFICS President
FAFICS is a Federation of 63 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

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AFICS / New York
Room DC1-580
Working remotely during pandemic regulations in accordance with S-G's guidance.
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