AFNU
The French Association for the United Nations promotes UN values in France and brings together friends of the Association, in particular individuals from civil society, politics, diplomacy, media, research and business.
The following four missions constitute the pillars of AFNU’s activities over the next few years:
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Promote values of the United Nations and multilateralism, in particular among younger generations
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Bring together associations who work in the field of the United Nations, along with diplomats, researchers and journalists in this field.
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Inform French citizens and residents on current news of the United Nations in partnership with UNRIC
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Aim to serve as a place of reflection and debate on the United Nations and their activities
MISSION
AND VALUES
OUR PARTNERS
Le CERI (International Research Centre – Centre de recherches Internationales)
Le CERI (International Research Centre – Centre de recherches Internationales) CERI is the joint research centre of Sciences Po and the French National Research Center (CNRS). This centre is dedicated to the study of global issues, both internationally and regionally.
AFNU regularly organises conferences with CERI, focusing on feedback from officials of international or national organisations willing to share their professional experience and expertise.
ENS
ENS is a selective higher education establishment that trains researchers and teachers in the literary, scientific and technological fields.
Our partnership with ENS involves annual conferences (UN debates), allowing participants to deliver their thoughts on United Nations issues, its evolution and reforms.
Centre Thucydide – Analysis and Research in International Relations
Centre Thucydide is the research centre of University Paris II Pathéon-Assas. The centre primarily focuses on peace and international security in its different dimensions.
In partnership with Centre Thucydide, we host a conference entitled “World of Diplomats” that aims to deliver reflections on the professional sphere of diplomacy and international actions.
HISTORY
AFNU finds its origin from the creation of the French Association for the League of Nations (AFSDN) on November 10, 1918. Léon Bourgeois was the first President of the Association, Senator, twelve times Minister and President of Council under the third Republic.
After the failure of the League of Nations, the tragedies of WWII, and the foundation of the United Nations on October 1945, AFSDN became the French Association for the United Nations (AFNU). Our Association's origins date back almost a century, recognizing a long and distinguished history in the service of peace and the people.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE BOARD
Bernard Miyet
President
Sandra Szurek
Vice-President, President of the Academic College, relations with universities and research centers
Anne-Cécile Robert
Vice President,
Journalist, Director of Publishing and Relations of Le Monde Diplomatique, in charge of the relations with the press
Richard Narich
Secretary General and in charge of international relations, including WFUNA
Claire Brisset
Vice-President
Jérémy Mercier
Treasurer, membership, deputy to the Secretary General for administrative issues, relations with students
Aurélie Motta - Rivey
Vice President, relations with companies, sponsoring
Ekin Tug
Assistant
Executive Committee
Isabelle Anatole-Gabriel
International civil servant (UNESCO) and historian
Claire Brisset
Former journalist, and Human Rights’ activist
Christine Chanet
Honorary Adviser to the Court of Cassation, lawyer at the Paris Bar
Eric Chenut
Vice President of the MGEN Group, Partnerships and Health Strategies
Emmanuel Decaux
Professor emeritus in public law at the University of Paris II, member of the CNCDH, specialist in human rights.
Régis De Gouttes
First Honorary Advocate General at the Court of Cassation, Professor and Member of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance
Jérémy Mercier
Treasurer, doctor of Law and doctor of Philosophy of law and bioethics
Richard Narich
Secretary General of AFNU, and in charge of international relations, including WFUNA, Minister Plenipotentiary, former Ambassador
Anne-Cécile Robert
Vice President,
Journalist, Director of Publishing and Relations of Le Monde Diplomatique, in charge of the relations with the press
Guillaume Devin
Political Sciences Professor at Sciences Po Paris
Bruno Julien-Laferrière
Chairman of the Board of Banque Transatlantique
Bernard Miyet
President of AFNU, Minister Plenipotentiary, former Assistant-Secretary-General of the United Nations for peace-keeping operations
Delphine Placidi-Frot
Professor of Political Sciences at the University Paris-Sud
Sandra Szurek
Vice President of the AFNU, Professor Emeritus of the University of Paris-Nanterre
Jean-Christian Cady
Former Prefect and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations
François Clemenceau
Chief Editor at the ‘’Journal du Dimanche’’
Antoine Evennou
Project officer for Health, Sanitary and Social at MGEN
Jean-Marc de La Sablière
Ambassador of France, former Permanent Representative of France to the Security Council, vice-president of the AFNU
Aurélie Motta - Rivey
Vice President of AFNU, partner of the Communication Consultancy Agency, Tilder
