Andhra Pradesh United Nations Association is a voluntary, non-profit making social organization, established in 1999, in accordance with the Constitution of
Indian Federation of United Nations Association (I.F.U.N.A.) affiliated to the World Federation of United Nations Association WFUNA (Geneva).

The head office, of the Association is located at Hyderabad, the capital of the State of Andhra Pradesh.

WHY JOIN A UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION?

The principal purpose of United Nations Association (UNA) is to enhance the relationship between the people of a member state and the United Nations. To achieve this objective, a United Nations Association has the following aims:

• To disseminate information, in cooperation with the UN Information Centers whenever possible, about the programmes and activities of the UN;
  
• To mobilize public support for and stimulate popular participation in those UN programmes in which citizens are expected to play a role;
  
• To publicize the numerous UN success stories-giving evidence that we all ultimately benefit from such UN programmes;
  
• To lobby its government, political parties and interest groups in support of the UN;
  
• To establish relationship with members of the media and act as a catalyst to stimulate frequent and accurate coverage of the UN and its programmes;
  
• To collaborate with other national voluntary organizations on projects related to the work of the UNA;
  
• To join with other UNA's in the framework of the world Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) to extend the impact of their programmes to the regional and global levels;
  
• To promote international understanding and friendship between members of UNAs.