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The Irish
United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA) was formed at
a meeting in Dublin on February 10th 1990, when an interim committee
was formed. The Constitution of the Organisation was ratified at the
first Annual General Meeting in October of the same year. The
Association has the approval of the Minister of Defence, and is
non-denominational, non-political and non-sectarian. Membership is
available to any Irish resident who has successfully completed a tour
of duty with a UN Force or Organisation, whether he or she is serving
or retired. The Association is organised with a National Executive HQ
and a number of "Posts"
throughout the country. |
IUNVA President
Maj. Gen. (Retd.)
V.F. Savino |
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The HQ
is at Arbour House, Mount Temple Road, Dublin 7. Tel: +353 (0)1 - 679 1262
IUNVA's
primary role is providing advice and counselling to members and their
families who have been affected by their overseas service. The
Association, which is financed by membership fees, voluntary
contributions and fundraising, also organises social, cultural and
sporting events for its members.
As veterans of U.N.
operations world-wide IUNVA will continue to support our
soldiers, Gardai and civilian personnel who serve in often dangerous
and difficult circumstances. We hope that our country will also keep
our traditions of service to peace in being.
We have
contributed to over 50 years of peacekeeping with courage and
tenacity. Our casualties have been many. Our dead are commemorated at
Arbour Hill, and at other locations; but we must also remember the
many who have been scarred, both physically and psychologically by
their service overseas. We must continue to help these veterans and
their families. That is why we were formed - let us not forget them.
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