Implications of the General Assembly resolution regarding the Pension Scheme

Since it has received much attention, you probably know that, as part of its approval of the Pension Fund’s budget on 31 December 2025, the General Assembly included in its resolution an invitation to the Pension Board to undertake a review of the entire pension scheme. Specifically, the Board is invited (read “requested”)…

Letter Dicember 2025

AAFICS represents retired officials from the United Nations and its agencies and funds. Former officials of other international organizations are also welcome to become members. We offer a link to UN retirees through occasional social events, as well as contacts for information and advice about retirement in Australia. We are affiliated to FAFICS in Geneva, the Federation of 64 Associations similar to ours and an essential source of advice on pension-related issues and on after-service-health insurance schemes. This newsletter has been prepared and circulated on a voluntary basis by the AAFICS membership.

Dear AFICS/NY members

I am pleased to share with you our Fall/Winter 2025/2026 edition of the AFICS/NY Bulletin Vol. 55 ◆ No. 1 ◆ Fall/Winter 2025-2026, dedicated to the theme of Membership—what it means in retirement and how our members contribute to the life and strength of AFICS/NY…

New Year

As we approach the end of another year, we look forward to a period of reconciliation and a celebration of peace and renewal over the Christmas/New Year festive season.

50th Anniversary Celebrations (Golden Jubilee 1975 – 2025)

WELCOME ADDRESS
The Golden Jubilee Celebra􀆟ons were held on 28 October 2025 at the Alliance Francaise, Bengaluru on a quiet, sunny a􀅌ernoon.
There was a palpable air of excitement and an􀆟cipa􀆟on as nearly 70 members and some with their spouses of the AFUNPI proudly walked into the auditorium. It was the day to recollect and refresh memories associated with AFUNPI and cherish those moments.