How do we apply for association?

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1. Fill out the application form (Typed forms only. No handwritten forms will be processed)

Please read the instructions below thoroughly to properly complete the application form and provide all the necessary information. This will prevent having to re-submit the form due to incomplete or incorrect information.

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2. Prepare the required documents:

• A copy of your Academic Institution’s Constitution/By-laws

• 3 different samples of recent information materials or advocacy events that your organization has taken the lead on, relating to the work of the United Nations (for example: MUN Club, roundtables, seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, reports, audio or video productions, blogs, promotional publications/advertisement of events, etc).

Each sample should clearly show how the information material or activity raised awareness about a UN-related topic, should indicate the target audience(s) and size of audience, and should be produced/organized by your organization. Samples that are not in English must be accompanied by an English description.

• 2 recommendation letters from an individual/organization familiar with the work of your organization. Recommendation letters should briefly describe your organization’s work/partnership and explain why your organization is being recommended for association with the Moroccan Network of Schools and Universities for the UN.  (1) Recommendation letters from individuals: the recommending person must sign the letter and should not have a formal relationship (Member/Chairman of the Board; CEO; CFO; CAO; etc,) or hold a position within the organization, its board of directors or any other organ of the CSO. (2) Recommendation letters from organizations: the recommendation letter must be signed and issued on official letterhead.

3. Send the completed application form and all required documents directly to the  UNA Morocco Secretariat via e-mail at secretariat@una-morocco.org.

All submitted materials must be in Arabic, English or French, the three working languages of the United Nations Association Secretariat.

Remember to keep a copy of all submitted documents and material for your records.

If the material is too large to be submitted via e-mail, we suggest you use digital platforms such as Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox, One Drive, etc. to upload your documents and share the link with us.

 

I’ve applied. What’s next?

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Step 1:
Once your application material has been received, the UNA Morocco Secretariat will evaluate your materials and inform you if your application is complete.

Step 2:
If your organization has submitted a complete application, the UNA Morocco Secetariat will prepare your application for presentation to the Office of UNA Morocco's Secetary General (OSG) which will review your application. The OSG reviews applications monthly. 

Step 3:
Your organization will receive a letter informing you of the decision by the Office of the Secretary General on your application; a press release is issued naming all newly associated organizations.

 

What are the responsibilities of organizations associated with the Department of Global Communications?

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• Continue to raise public awareness, in particular at the grass roots level, about key issues on the UN agenda including the priorities of the UN Secretary-General and in line with the UN Charter and the Moroccan Action at the UN and in the international stage.

• Collaborate with or support UNA Morocco programs and activities.

• Submit Bi-annual Review report. This is the process by which organizations associated with UNA Morocco report back to the OSG on their work and public information activities in support of the United Nations and the Moroccan Action at the UN, and are evaluated.

 

Can my organization be disassociated?

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Yes, the OSG may disassociate your organization if your organization consistently fails to fulfill its responsibilities over a four-year period or you engage in any activity that the OSG considers merits separation from UNA Morocco or is not in line with the principles and values of the UN Charter or against.

 

Grounds for disassociation

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• Failure to meet the criteria for association

• Failure to submit a complete Biannual Review for two consecutive times

• Acts of fraud and misrepresentation

• Lack of collaboration with or support to UNA Morocco activities

• Unauthorized use of the UN emblem, flag or name

• Changing legal status

 

Can my organization re-apply for association if it has been disassociated?

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Yes. Your Institution can re-apply for association with the UNA Morocco one year after its disassociation. You must follow the original application procedure for membership as disassociation renders invalid the required documentation for membership, which you originally submitted at the time of your acceptance for association.