About AFCIS/AA
History
A group of former
international civil servants of the United Nations system organizations
and its subsidiary organs present in Ethiopia as well as others, including
non-Ethiopians, who were desirous to maintain their contact with the
country, agreed to form an association to sustain their interests in
international community and safeguard the welfare of the United Nations
retirees. The Association of Former United Nations International Civil
Servants – AFICS/AA was thus established in March 1999 in accordance
with the provisions of Article 404 of the civil code of Ethiopia. The
Association was subsequently registered with the Charities and Societies
Agency of the Ministry of Justice of the Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia. AFICS has joined the Federation of Associations of Former
International Civil Servants – FAFICS in July 1999 and has since
been actively participating in the activities of the Federation and
in its annual Council sessions.
Statutory Aims
of the Association
Assistance to
Members
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Encourages solidarity between former international civil servants;
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Fosters social and personal relationships among members;
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Keeps members informed of actions and developments affecting their
interests;
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Hhelps
them to resolve personal problems which they or their survivors
may encounter;
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Informs and advises its members , with emphasis on issues relating
to pensions and health protection;
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Represents and defend the interests of its members within the United
Nations system administration or in front of the qualified national
bodies.
Service to the United Nations
- Provides
practical advocacy to support and promote the purposes and principles
of the United Nations and the work of its organizations.
