United Nations Association of the Philippines

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United Nations Association of the Philippines
AbbreviationUNAP
Formation1947
Type Non-governmental organization
Headquarters Manila, Philippines
Region served
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Official language
Filipino and English
President Emeritus
Judge Aurora N. Reciña (Ret.)


  • Roderick C. Cruz

President

October 24, 2021 to October 24, 2023
Affiliations World Federation of United Nations Associations
Website www.unap.org.ph

The United Nations Association of the Philippines (abbreviated as UNAP) is a national civic, non-sectarian and non-partisan organization, established in 1947 to help promote in the Philippines the ideals and objectives of the United Nations. To this end, it strives at all times to promote world understanding, cooperation and peace among nations based on human dignity and universal friendship. UNAP is a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, based in New York and Geneva, Switzerland. [1]

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UNAP undertakes a year-round continuing program of activities responsive to the needs of national development and international cooperation and Helps in the realization of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines and the World, in consultation with the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) for the Philippines and in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Commission of Higher Education, the Department of Education.Philippine Commission of Women and other Government and Non Governmental Organizations. The youth arm of the UNAP is the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP). Formerly known as Youth for United Nations (YFUN).

It provides appropriate information to assist in the dissemination of the workings of the United Nations; designed to enhance inter-cultural understanding within the country as well as international understanding, cooperation and peace through the annual celebration of the United Nations Days and Observances, to attain a peaceful, progressive and developed Philippines.

The first UNAP President was Dr. Mariano V. delos Santos, an academician and socio-civic leader and founder of the University of Manila. Former UNAP Presidents include: Senator Geronima Pecson, Former Education Secretary Narciso Albarracin, Dr. Leticia de Guzman, Philippine Women's University President ( October 1974- October 1999), former Congresswoman and Women Leader/Educator Dr. Minerva Laudico (October 24-July 2006) Former Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Judge Aurora Recina (August 2006 - October 24, 2015) Technological University of the Philippines President Dr. Adora S. Pili (October 24, 2015-~October 24,2017)., Dr. Mona Dumlao-Valisno, former Secretary of the Department of Education (Philippines) (October 24, 2017- January 31, 2020). Dr. Amelia Lourdes "AMELOU" Benitez-Reyes University President and Former Chairperson Philippine Commission on Women (January 31, 2019-April 2021) Dr. Editha V. Pillo President Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST), (May 1, 2021-October 23, 2021. UNAP Board of Trustees are leaders coming from different sectors of Philippine Society.

Mission

The United Nations Association of the Philippines exists to help realize the ideals of the United Nations and to promote better understanding and appreciation of its aims, purposes and activities through information and advocacy programs, strategic partnerships and alliances with all sectors of Philippine society.

Vision

The United Nations Association of the Philippines envisions itself as a dynamic, multi-sectoral organization committed to the aims, purposes and activities of the United Nations for world understanding and international cooperation.

Purpose

The United Nations Association of the Philippines shall help actualize the ideals of the United Nations and to promote better understanding and appreciation of its activities in the maintenance of peace and security, in the acceleration of economic and social development, and in the promotions of harmonious relations among the nations of the world for the good of all mankind, and shall strive to involve the Filipino people in the attainment of these ends.

To carry out its purposes, the UNAP shall:

Notable Members

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Gen. Carlos P. Romulo

The General Carlos P. Romulo (CPR) Awards

According to UNAP President Emeritus Judge Aurora Navarette-Reciña, "The award was conceived 67 years ago by the late General Carlos P. Romulo to encourage people from all sectors of society to be role models in advocacy programs or endeavors that will put the country into the world map and give them due recognition for their greatness."

The United Nations Association of the Philippines aims to award those who have made Filipinos proud in their diverse achievements personally and professionally and, like CPR, contributed to world peace and development. "In my blood runs the immortal seed that flowered down the centuries in deeds of courage and defiance,” thus reads what may be then United Nations General Assembly President Carlos P. Romulo’s most celebrated speech, “I am a Filipino." [3]

Past Awardees

*Dr. Leticia Perez De Guzman

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References

  1. ↑ "Philippines | World Federation of United Nations Associations | WFUNA". www.wfuna.org. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  2. ↑ Foronda, Marcelino A. "Curtains Lifted: A Filipino Professor in the Soviet Union." Oral History and Other Essays. Manila: Philippine National Historical Society, 1979.
  3. ↑ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (4 January 2014). "4 to receive Carlos P. Romulo Award on Jan. 14". lifestyle.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
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