FICAC (World Federation of Consuls)

FICAC (World Federation of Consuls) is rated 3 out of 5 in the category international affairs. Read and write reviews about FICAC (World Federation of Consuls). “Fédération Internationale des Corps et Associations Consulaires” - FICAC, also called World Federation of Consuls, was founded in Copenhagen on 2 October 1982 by a small group of visionaries led by Consul General Vagn Jespersen of Denmark. Countries present at the meeting and first signatories were Finland, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. This body gave consuls of the world a much-needed forum to share experiences and co-ordinate efforts to enhance their status and effectiveness and to bring together Consular Associations and Corps from all around the globe. The World Federation of Consuls has United Nations recognition as an NGO with ECOSOC Status. It is recognized as an NGO by the Organization of American States. It is also recognized as an NGO at the European Union. On 17th September 2010, the World Federation of Consuls signed a partnership agreement with the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco, a Foundation created by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II to work in the fields of environment and climate change. FICAC has spread wide and fast. Today it has over 85- member – associations and affiliated members. It has been holding periodical conferences to strengthen bonding among Consuls and to channelise their experience in professional fields. After the first meeting of founding fathers in Copenhagen in 1982, the Federation held two more meetings in Copenhagen on 26th October 1984 and 9-10 October 1986 to draw up a working Constitution, called Copenhagen Statutes, and give shape to the world body.