The United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNANZ) is the people's movement for the United Nations in New Zealand. We promote understanding of, and engagement with the UN. The UN brings virtually all people’s together to address global issues and is becoming increasingly important in determining our future. It promotes world peace and justice, and works to eradicate poverty and hunger. The UN still has far to go to achieve its objectives, and we are committed to its improvement. It is imperative that the community is involved in ensuring that the UN is effective. UNANZ promotes and supports the aims and objectives of the United Nations, and are committed to the ideals embodied in the UN Charter, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights We are a means by which the principles of the UN Charter can be shared widely and its vision realised. UNANZ is a national community volunteer organisation, made up of regional branches, a youth association, and affiliates across New Zealand. UNANZ is also a registered charity, and a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations. It is a non-government organisation and an approved charity. Membership is open to members of the public and select community groups and organisations.