United Nations Correspondents Association

United Nations Correspondents Association

The United Nations Correspondents Association was founded in New York City in 1947. It was the successor organisation to the League of Nations Journalists’ Association. It has 180 members from approximately 50 nations. It is well-known for presenting the annual UNCA Excellence in Journalism Awards, begun in 1995. The purpose of the awards "is to recognize and encourage excellence in reporting on the United Nations, its affiliated agencies, organizations and missions." [http://www.maximsnews.com/unca17november2004.htm/ ] Since 2003 it has presented an annual Citizen of the World award.


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