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The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL) is one of the oldest Non-Government organization in the country and was established on the19th of August 1950. Five years prior to Sri Lanka obtaining membership of the United Nations. It is registered as an incorporated body in accordance with the company act No17 of 1982 and under the amendment to this act in 2007.The Association is also registered with the Department of the Social Services, The National Secretariat of Non Governmental Organizations of Sri Lanka under Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka and The NGO Council. The UNASL was admitted to the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)As the national affiliated in 1951 the WFUNA has a member ship of the about 150 countries and its Headquarters is situated in Geneva, Switzerland & New York United States of America..

Sri Lankan Candidate Dr. M.M.M. Rushanudeen for contesting Post of Vice President to the WFUNA at World Congress and 44th Plenary Assembly at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland in 23rd – 30th August 2026

Sri Lankan Candidate Dr. M.M.M. Rushanudeen for contesting Post of Vice President to the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) Represent Sri Lanka and Head of Delegates to World Congress and 44th Plenary Assembly at World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva from 23rd to 30th August 2026.

The Secretary – General of the United Nations of Sri Lanka (UNA-Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan Candidate Dr. M.M.M. Rushanudeen for contesting Post of Vice President to the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) Represent Sri Lanka and Head of Delegates to World Congress and 44th Plenary Assembly at World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva from 23rd to 30th August 2026.

Over 100 countries participate in WFUNA participating in the assembly and 7 countries contesting for the post of Vice President among them are Sri Lanka, Somalia, Iceland, Colombia, USA, Tanzania and Pakistan.

For the last 76 years of history of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka, first Sri Lankan Candidate contesting the post of Vice President and proposed by UNA Sri Lanka and seconded by People’s Republic of China.

UNA- Sri Lanka founded in 19th August 1950 under Patronage by Ceylon (Sri Lanka) First Prime Minister and First Foriegn Affairs of Ceylon Right Honourable Mahamanya D.S.Senanayake MP and UNA – Sri Lanka affiliated with WFUNA in 1951.

In 1946 after the founding of the United Nations, WFUNA, the People’s Movement for the United Nations, was created, inspired by the UN Charter’s opening words: “We the peoples.” For 80 years, WFUNA, together with over 100 United Nations Associations have worked to strengthen public understanding of the UN, defend its values, and connect global institutions with the people they serve. Since 1946, this movement has helped ensure that peace, human rights, solidarity, and multilateral action are carried forward by citizens, educators, youth, civil society, and communities across the world.

Sri Lanka needs to win 2/3 Majority Votes from amoung Members Countries around the world by Election day at WFUNA 44th Plenary Assembly in Geneva.

UNA – Sri Lanka other members in delegation are Dharmadasa Vitharanage – Chairperson National Executive Committee , R.Lalith Peris – Vice Chairman and M.J.M.Irshard – Member of National Executive Committee of UNASL.

Dr. Rushanudeen is live wire of UNA – Sri Lanka a very senior member of the UNA-SRI LANKA, having joined as a Volunteer since in 1985 and an Student Member and later obtained a Life Membership in 1990. He has been one of the most active members of the National Executive Committee of the UNA-SRI LANKA and in recognition of services, from time to time he has been conferred the honour of Honorary Member, Life Patron and also the Most Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. He has also served as Chairperson on many important and vibrant Sub-Committees of the UNA – SRI LANKA.

He has held the following position on the National Executive Committee of the UNA-SRI LANKA.

1992 – 1994
Executive Committee Member

1994 – 2005
Assistant Secretary – General

2005 – 2008
Vice Chairperson

2008 – 2015
Senior Vice Chairperson

2015 – 2018
Deputy Executive Chairperson

2018 – 2025
Executive Chairperson National Executive Committee

2025 – to-date
Secretary – General

He was the founder and organizer of the UNA Study Circle at Zahira College, Colombo, Sri Lanka and became its first President in 1991 , who fashioned it into a very high profile leadership movement which became the most outstanding Study Circle in the island – wide program, among all Secondary High Schools conducted by UNASL Education Project approved by Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka.(1991- 1993)

Having climbed up the ladder step, he possesses a Wealth of Knowledge and Experience on the United Nations. Further, he has attended the 42nd Plenary Assembly of WFUNA held in October, 2018 at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Dr. M. M. M. Rushanudeen is an All Island Justice of the Peace, Social Worker, Volunteer, Human Rights Activist , Journalist and a very successful businessman, holding the position of Managing Partner of Nizam Trading, MMR Marketing Services, MMR Prints , Chairman -Director – Editor in Chief of WPC Media Private Limited and Intellectual Property Trade Marks Rights holder in Sri Lanka for “ VENUS” , “ HERO” “ARISTON”,”WPC Media “ and “ VAUX”.

Old Boy of Hameed – Al – Hussainie College and Zahira College, Colombo.