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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.

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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 USAWe 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!

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

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

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. 

  FAFICS News page

  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.

Tuesday to Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Monday closed)

(212) 963-2943

afics@un.org

 

IN MEMORIAM