The United Nations – particularly the UN Volunteers (UNV) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has lost one of its pioneer women leaders, Dr. Brenda Gael McSweeney, former Executive Coordinator of UNV and former UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP Resident Representative, who died in her hometown of Needham, Massachusetts, on 11 March 2026 at the age of 82. Dr. McSweeney’s career with the United Nations spanned more than thirty years. She served in senior roles acro

September 1925 - January 2026 It is with deep sadness that AFICS/NY announces the passing of Mr. George Floyd Saddler, former President of AFICS/NY (1994–2001), former President of FAFICS, and an Honorary Member of the AFICS/NY Governing Board. Mr. Saddler celebrated his 100th birthday in September 2025. He will be remembered with great respect and appreciation by his colleagues and friends in the AFICS/NY and FAFICS communities. A memorial service will be held on April 18 at

27 December 2025 Dear Family, Friends, and Former Colleagues of our Father, We would like to invite you to a memorial event that the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are organizing to commemorate the life and career of our dear father in recognition of his over three decades of distinguished service and enduring contributions to the United Nati