RUZAIK FAROOK
The Secretary – General of the United Nations of Sri Lanka (UNA-Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan Candidate Dr. M.M.M. Rushanudeen will be for the contesting Post of Vice President at the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)
Rushanudeen will Represent Sri Lanka at the Head of Delegates to World Congress and 44th Plenary Assembly at World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva from 23rd to 30th August 2026.
Over 100 countries will participate in WFUNA in the assembly and 7 countries contesting for the post of Vice President among them are Sri Lanka, Somalia, Iceland, Colombia, USA, Tanzania and Pakistan.
For the last 76 years of history of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka, first Sri Lankan Candidate contesting the post of Vice President and proposed by UNA Sri Lanka and seconded by People’s Republic of China.
UNA- Sri Lanka founded on 19th August 1950 under Patronage by Ceylon (Sri Lanka) First Prime Minister Mahamanya D.S.Senanayake MP and UNA – Sri Lanka affiliated with WFUNA in 1951.
In 1946 after the founding of the United Nations, WFUNA, the People’s Movement for the United Nations, was created, inspired by the UN Charter’s opening words: “We the peoples.” For 80 years, WFUNA, together with over 100 United Nations Associations have worked to strengthen public understanding of the UN, defend its values, and connect global institutions with the people they serve. Since 1946, this movement has helped ensure that peace, human rights, solidarity, and multilateral action are carried forward by citizens, educators, youth, civil society, and communities across the world.
Sri Lanka needs to win 2/3 Majority Votes from among Member Countries around the world by Election day at WFUNA 44th Plenary Assembly in World Health Organisation Headquarters in Geneva ,Switzerland.
