Welcome to the Website of the Association of Former International Civil Servants/New York (AFICS/NY)
AFICS/NY works to protect the interests of retiring and retired UN staff and their families. We are advocates for our members, informing and supporting them on matters related to the Pension Fund, Health Insurance, USA Taxation, Social Security, and Residence in the USA. We also promote member well-being and foster social and personal relationships through activities such as Ageing Smart workshops and Social Events. Useful information and links for members living (or visiting) the NYC area, and in support of the work of the UN are available here.
Make the AFICS/NY website your information portal before *and* after retirement!
AFICS/NY Pre-Retirement seminar by UNSU, held on 6 November 2025
UNFCU Webinar held on 22 October 2025 (recording)
President's speech at Bateau Luncheon, 15 October 2025
FAFICS 55th Council and 50th Anniversary Celebration
Secretary-General’s message to staff on the launch of the UN80 initiative
AFICS/NY Charities Foundation seeks donations to help it support members in need
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Phone: (212) 963-2943
Email: afics@un.org
Mailing and Street addresses
Office Assistants in person by appointment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows:
Veronique Whalen - Tuesday, Wednesday
Velimir Kovacevic - Thursday, Friday
(Monday - no office visits in person)
New email address? Has it changed?
Call or email us to update our records!
< Quick Links to Association Topics >
FAFICS President's Letter Post-Council 2025
FAFICS 55th Council & 50th Anniversary Celebration, Vienna, July 2025
A Pension Fund Update: A message from Jerry Barton, FAFICS President, 31 March 2025
FAFICS is a Federation of 64 member Associations of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS), organizations and agencies of the United Nations system located in all regions of the world. The Federation was established in 1975 and has offices at the UN Headquarters in Geneva and New York.
SERVICES page
Additionally:
The Charities Foundation provides one-time grants to help members and works closely with the UNJSPF Emergency Fund.
CHARITIES FOUNDATION page
The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi
Want to see how we make a difference? Check out our Committees' and Volunteering pages to learn more!
* PLEASE NOTE *
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of AFICS/NY. The Association has no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation, or endorse the services provided or views expressed therein.
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C DC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. Dept of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs)
UnitedHealthcare Global Assistance (Member Login)
WHO – International Travel and Health
UNSJPF Member Self-Service (MSS)
UN Staff Union Pre-retirement seminar, held 25 - 27 February 2025