World Federation of United Nations Associations sets up foundation in India
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) launched its foundation in New Delhi to strengthen the link between the United Nations (UN) and the civil society in India. Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, Director for UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan, Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman, Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin and dignitaries of the UN delegation were present at the event, where the logo for WFUNA was also launched. WFUNA is an independent, non-governmental organisation and a global network of people linked together through United Nations Associations (UNAs) in over 100 member states of the United Nations. These networks enable people to connect with each other on critical global issues, from peace and human rights to the spread of democracy, equitable development, and international justice.
