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Website: http://www.wfuna.org/

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global nonprofit organization representing and coordinating a membership of over 100 national United Nations Associations (UNAs) and their thousands of constituents. Guided by our vision of a United Nations that is a powerful force in meeting common global challenges and opportunities, WFUNA works to strengthen and improve the United Nations. We achieve this through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation – global citizens.

WFUNA's Secretariat is based at One UN Plaza in New York City and at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. We also have offices in Seoul, Korea and Brussels, Belgium.

WFUNA is an independent, non-governmental organization with Category One Consultative Status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); Associate Status with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) and United Nations Organization for Education Science and Culture (UNESCO); Special List with the UN International Labor Organization (ILO); General Status with the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); Status with UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), International Atomic and Energy Agency (IAEA), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), UN World Metereological Association and consultative or liaison links with many other UN organizations and agencies.

WFUNA is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service Code.

WFUNA is set up under Article 60 of the Swiss Civil Code.

UN Youth Association Albania members are students and young professionals between 16-27 years old who are passionate about Diplomacy, International Relations and International Law, Human Rights, and who want to be actively engaged citizens. UNYA Albania is open to young people who want to become part of the international UN Youth community and want to develop diplomatic skills, public speaking, negotiation skills, collaboration and teamwork, leadership and expand their knowledge in various fields.

To become a member of the United Nations Youth Association of Albania, you have to fill in the application form which can be found here. After your application has been reviewed you will receive a confirmation e-mail with details about the next meeting.

The General Assembly composed of all the members of the organization is the main decision-making body. The Executive Board is composed of the President, an official of UNA Albania, and the directors and vice-directors of the three departments: Projects, Human Resources, and Marketing & PR.