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Become a Member of WFO and support families all around the world.

The Members

The members of WFO are formed by NGOs, Universities, Centers of Research and Studies, Parliamentary Bodies, Business Communities, Judiciary Power, Media and Families themselves that develop policies and strategies in relation to Family matters.

WFO has members in over 180 countries in all continents.

Who can become a member:

  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Governmental Bodies, agencies, institutions and local authorities
  • Universities, Academic and Research Centers
  • Parliamentary Bodies
  • Judiciary Power
  • Media Groups
  • Business Communities
  • FAMILIES OF THE WORLD!

International Acknowledgement

Besides being affiliated to the United Nations by the General Consultative Status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), WFO is a very active partner of the Non-Governmental Section (UN NGO Section), the Division of Public Economics and Public Administration (UN DPEPA) and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).

WFO is also an official partner of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

WFO has General Consultative Status with the United Nations since 1948.

Member Countries

Algeria

Angola

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Belgium

Benin

Bolivia

Brazil

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

Côte d’Ivoire

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Ethiopia

Finland

France

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea Bissau

Haiti

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Iran

Irak

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kenya

Kuwait

Lebanon

Liberia

Libya

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Mali

Malta

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Monaco

Mongolia

Morocco

Mozambique

Namíbia

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palestine

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Porto Rico

Portugal

Qatar

Republic of Korea

Romania

Russia Federation

Rwanda

Sao Tome e Principe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Slovakia

Somalia

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Syrian Arab Republic

Tanzania

Thailand

Timor Leste

Tunisia

Turkey

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States of America

Uruguay

Venezuela

Yemen

Zambia

10 Reasons to Become a Member

1) WFO can support you to unleash your full potential in benefit of Families.

2) Completing 75 years in 2023, WFO is one of the most reliable bodies in the world when the subject is Family issues.

3) WFO’s know-how on the five areas of its Strategtic Framework can be a very precious asset when implementing your projetcts.

4) Accomplished in partnership with Local Governments, the construction of Local Health Systems is only one of the many ways WFO uses to pursuits its Mission.

5) Strengthening your message. WFO’s website can amplify your voice to the world.

6) WFO worked for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals since its creation in the year of 2000 and now is an active player in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Agenda 2030.

7) WFO constantly promotes events to discuss Family Issues which is a great opportunity to exchange experiences with other Organizations from all over the world.

8) Deeply connected with the United Nations, WFO oftern serves as a bridge to connect many Organizations and Projects.

9) According to WFO’s Constitution, every member in accordance with its obligations, has the right to vote at the General Assembly irrespective of the category it belongs.

10) Years after the MDGs establishment, this will be a great opportunity to discuss the goals achieved and what must be done until 2030.