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United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA)

The United Nations Association of Australia comprises State and Territory Divisions, including regional branches in NSW.

UNAA is a non-government organisation (NGO) and is recognised by the United Nations.  

UNAA is separate and independent from Federal, State and Local Government and is an official part of the United Nations through its membership of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), based in New York.  

Australia is a founding member of WFUNA and the United Nations.

The executive committee of the UNAA is the Federal Council made up of representatives from each state and territory.

Aims:


The United Nations Association of Australia strives to:


Support the United Nations in the attainment of its objectives, purpose and principles;

Promote among the people of Australia knowledge and appreciation of the United Nations; 

Encourage among members of the Australian community a greater understanding of the United Nations' role in world affairs. Australia as a member of the UN contributes to the attaining and the maintenance of friendly relations among nations, and increased co-operation in solving humanitarian, environmental, economic, cultural and social problems.


United Nations Association of Australia (New South Wales Division)


UNAA (NSW) has a State Executive Committee comprising of the President, two Vice-presidents, Treasurer, Office Manager/Secretary, Public Officer and twelve ordinary members. 

Most Executive Committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting which is held around June each year.  

Ordinary Members may be co-opted to the Executive.

Members of the Executive encourage and support Members of  UNAA  in various activities in order to carry out the aims and objectives of the organisation.


UNAA National Conference (preliminary notice)


The UNAA(NSW) is hosting the National Conference for 2010


DATE:         Friday 13th August 2010

PLACE:       NSW Parliamentary Theatrette, Macquarie St, Sydney


The conference will review the state of the world in 2010 based on major high level UN Meetings on the Millennium Development Goals, Biodiversity, Nuclear Non Proliferation and Disarmament, Human Rights and Climate Change.


Please request details by emailing office@unaansw.org.au 

UN Day Luncheon - Bob Ellicott QC's Speech:

The UN Day 2009 Luncheon was held in the Strangers Dining Room of the NSW Parliament with Bob Ellicott QC as guest of honour.  Mr. Ellicott kept the audience spellbound with observations on Australia and the UN based on a long public and judicial career and considers Australia’s signing of the UN Charter as an early exercise of full nationhood.

Please download a transcript of the speech (PDF 540KB)


When you become a member:

As a member of the United Nations Association you may wish to participate in the activities of UNAA by becoming well informed on international affairs through publications and newsletters, attend talks by experts in various fields, participate in seminars and meet people with common interests.

You are welcome to offer assistance to those who are organising activities. 

When you have become familiar with the UNAA you may wish to nominate for a position on the State Executive.
 
 
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