The UNA Europe Network is an informal network between the different United Nations Associations within Europe. The network functions as a liaison group and was formerly known as UNA EU Liaison group, but underwent a name change during 2007.
The group was established in the mid 1990s in order to integrate the EU dimension into UNAs who are current members of the EU, and of prospective members in the region. The network aims to act as a contact point between the different organizations and create links and cooperation between the European UNAs through the exchange of ideas and materials and a common communication strategy.
The group meets in Brussels twice a year, in order to provide a medium through which various projects can be discussed and common policy and priority issues be decided.
The UNA Europe Network conducts other activities including mini-seminars on UN-EU issues and relations and facilitates the exchange information for these activities. The UNA Europe Network also organizes meetings with EU officials and MEPs including UN Intergroup and EU-UN Subcommittee members.
As an important contact point between UN agencies and organizations, UNA Europe Network also cooperates with UNRIC and various regional UN offices. UNA Europe Network hopes to continue to develop these partnerships and strengthen the UN Associations in Europe.
