WFUNA is an independent, non-governmental organization with Category One Consultative Status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and consultative or liaison links with many other UN organizations and agencies.

Mission

The mission of the World Federation of United Nations Associations is to inform, sustain and energize a global network of United Nations Associations to support the principles and programs of the United Nations and to help shape its agenda.

Objectives

- To be a peoples' movement for the United Nations.

- To co-ordinate and further the activities of its Members and to promote the establishment of new United Nations Associations.

- To co-operate, where appropriate, with other organizations whose objects include the support of the United Nations and it's development.

- To promote tolerance, understanding, solidarity and co-operation among men, women and children throughout the world without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or political orientation.

- To contribute to the removal of obstacles to peace, to work for justice, security and disarmament, and to promote the development of peaceful co-existence and co-operation among nations.

- To strive for the recognition of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout the world and for the recognition of the responsibilities and duties which those rights involve for individuals, groups, and States.

- To promote economic development, enhancement of social progress and better standards of life.

- To promote research, information and education about the goals of the Charter of the United Nations and the work of the United Nations system.