Lawrence Harding, former Chief of Section with the Demographic and Social Statistics Division, passed away on May 28th at the age of 96. Lawrence joined the Division in 1975, retiring in 1990. He continued to consult for the UN in several countries, the most notable being Namibia, where he was responsible for establishing the first-ever Statistics Office and conducting a national census. Lawrence was born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He was awarded a bachelor’s deg

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