As we commemorate the National Observance of the 76th United Nations Day, we are also proud to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNA-SRI LANKA), which was established on 19th August, 1950.
I am happy to be re-elected for the fifty conservative term as the Secretary-General of this prestigious Association which is now an active and vibrant organization, dedicated to the cause of the United Nations and its ideals.
The COVID 19 Pandemic had hampered many of our activities but nevertheless, gave us the new opportunity to get actively involved in the response operations, providing Dry Rations to the needy, Medical Equipment, Personal Protective Kits, Face Shields, Face Masks, Examination Gloves, Infrared Thermometers, Spray Tanks, Boots, Goggles, etc., to Hospitals, the Police and Public Health Inspectors attached to MOH Offices, in affected areas and to other organizations as well.
Although we were able to commence a Computer Training Center, with the support of the UNA-CHINA, this center has been non-functional for over one year, due to the pandemic situation.
UNA-SRI LANKA works in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, United Nations Organization in Sri Lanka and the UN Information Center, among other specialized agencies affiliated to the UN, in carrying out our activities.
Our focus has been on promoting the 17 Sustainable Goals, Tree Planting, Protection of the Environment and Beaches, Vision Screening, Cataract Surgeries, Diabetes Awareness, Healthy Life, etc., as well as strengthening the UNA-SRI LANKA Study Circle island wide, by conducting Teacher Training programs.
The Diplomatic Membership program is another important area that we are focusing attention on and we envisage organizing an event to recognize the Diplomats accredited to Sri Lanka and reviving their membership, in order to establish closer relations and ties with all our friendly countries/nations, worldwide.
The Membership of the UNA-SRI LANKA is the strength of our organization and the commitment and dedication of all members, should be highly appreciated and acknowledge.
Finally, we are pleased to announce that the UNA-SRI LANKA, has endorsed the candidature of Dr. M.M.M. Rushanudeen, Executive Chairman of the UNA-SRI LANKA, to submit his nomination for the post of Executive Committee Member of the WFUNA, as the forthcoming 43rd Plenary Assembly, scheduled to be held in November, 2022 at Georgia. This is the first time in over 70 years that the UNA-SRI LANKA is contesting for a seat on the Executive Committee of the WFUNA.
