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Avril 2014, Et Un Nouveau Concept De Restauration Sera Proposé À La Clientèle Pour La Saison 2014 AAFI-AFICS BULLETIN VOL. 73, NO. 3 Avril – April 2014 Table des matières Table of Contents Page Page Editorial ...................................................... 2 Editorial .................................................... 20 Fédération des associations d’anciens Federation of Associations of Former fonctionnaires internationaux (FAAFI) International Civil Servants (FAFICS) Extrait de la lettre annuelle de la Extract of UNJSPF Annual Letter ....... 21 CCPNU ................................................. 3 ITU Insurance .......................................... 22 Couverture d'assurance de l'UIT ............... 4 Intergenerational ...................................... 23 Intergénérationnel ...................................... 5 UNOG Cultural Activities ......................... 24 Activités culturelles de l'ONUG .................. 6 Amicale to Association – VIII ................... 24 De l’Amicale à l’Association – VIII ............. 7 UN Beach Club ........................................ 26 Club de la Plage de l’ONU ......................... 8 “Stop Taking Us For Old People!” ........... 27 « Arrêtez de nous prendre pour des Florence Here We Come ......................... 29 vieux!» Ouvrage de Muriel Readers’ Corner ...................................... 30 BOULMIER ........................................... 9 Sanatorium du Léman Gland : Clinique A la conquête de Florence ....................... 11 La Lignière .......................................... 32 Sanatorium du Léman, Clinique La Travels of a Lignière ............................................... 12 Nothingologist/Naughtologist in the Balades d'un touriste rienologue dans Egyptian Deserts ................................. 35 les déserts d'Egypte ............................ 14 Take the Time … ..................................... 39 Quelle belle langue ! ................................ 18 They Have Passed Away ........................ 41 Un brin d’humour ..................................... 19 New Members ......................................... 49 Ils nous ont quittés ................................... 41 Nouveaux Membres ................................. 49 AAFI-AFICS Bureau A.265, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Genève 10 Tél: Secrétariat +41 (22) 917 33 30, Président +41 (22) 917 26 26 Banque UBS SA Genève (Compte: 240-128594.LUT; IBAN: CH66 0024 0240 1285 94LUT; SWIFT/BIC: UBSWCHZ80A) Compte de chèques postaux Genève: 12-7881-5 E-mail: [email protected] Site internet (français): http://afics.unog.ch/aafi.htm, Web (English): http://afics.unog.ch/afics.htm AAFI-AFICS BULLETIN, Vol. 73 No. 3, 2014-04 1 Editorial Lorsque j’ai vu les photos des marmottes, j’ai tout de suite eu l’idée d’en faire notre page de couverture, car instinctivement, elles m’ont parlé. Ces petits mammifères qu’on aperçoit lors des randonnées en montagne et qui sifflent en cas de danger, pourraient bien être l’emblème de l’AAFI. Elles sont attentives et tentent de voir au loin. De plus elles sont amicales les unes envers les autres… Mais ces sympathiques marmottes sont souvent dérangées pendant leur hibernation par des inconscients en mal de photos inédites… (rassurez- vous, l’AAFI ne s’est pas mise en hibernation). Il faut dire que nos hivers anormalement doux permettent l’accès à la moyenne montagne. Les scientifiques se penchent-ils sur les effets pervers de réveils en dehors de la bonne saison ? Quand on sait qu’une mauvaise nuit a de mauvais effets sur la santé de l’homme et parfois sur son caractère, on se doute bien que les marmottes souffrent de ce réchauffement climatique tant évoqué mais encore si peu pris au sérieux. Mais voilà, on a beau à un niveau individuel, baisser le chauffage, trier les ordures, consommer de façon « locavore », l’adage selon lequel « les ruisseaux font les grandes rivières » ne s’applique pas à la bataille du XXIème siècle qui oppose les partisans du progrès à marche forcée à une poignée d’amoureux de la nature qui voient le mal progresser sournoisement, voire de plus en plus au grand jour et dans l’indifférence générale. Mais oublions cette idée pessimiste pour ne garder en mémoire que ce printemps si doux … En effet, on a rarement eu une si longue période agréable, embaumée par l’odeur des jacinthes et des pensées. Lorsque je regarde le paysage alentour, je me dis combien nous avons de la chance d’habiter une si belle région. Cela devrait nous aider à oublier qu’une fois encore il n’y aura pas d’augmentation des pensions versées en Suisse. A ce sujet et pour plus d’information, je vous renvoie à l’article publié dans le Bulletin d’avril 2013 : « le ressenti face au coût de la vie ». Il est vrai que l’indice du coût de la vie pour la Suisse est bien au-dessous de celui du Canton de Genève, mais la règle étant la règle, la Caisse Commune de Pensions des Nations Unies utilise l’indice de la Suisse publié dans le Bulletin Mensuel de statistiques des Nations Unies; elle procède de même pour tous les autres pays et les retraités des grandes villes doivent avoir le même sentiment… Odette FOUDRAL Photo Alfred de Zayas 2 AAFI-AFICS BULLETIN, Vol. 73 No. 3, 2014-04 Fédération des associations d’anciens fonctionnaires internationaux (FAAFI) Extrait de la lettre annuelle de la CCPNU Sachez que la Fédération des associations d’anciens fonctionnaires internationaux (FAAFI) et ses associations membres peuvent vous offrir une aide et des renseignements précieux. La FAAFI a été créée en 1975 et elle comptait, à la fin de 2013, 57 associations membres implantées sur tous les continents. L’objectif de la FAAFI est de représenter et de défendre les intérêts de ses associations membres, en particulier s’agissant des pensions, de l’assurance maladie et des questions connexes. Par ailleurs, la FAAFI reste prête à intervenir pour tous problèmes touchant, individuellement ou collectivement, les anciens fonctionnaires internationaux, ainsi qu’à prêter une assistance aux associations qui ne lui sont pas affiliées, en ce qui concerne notamment les pensions, l’assurance maladie et les questions connexes. Fortes de l’expérience de leurs adhérents, les associations de la FAAFI sont des mines d’informations et de conseils, non seulement au sujet des pensions, mais aussi en ce qui concerne les législations nationales ou d’autres aspects de la vie dans tous les pays du monde. Étant donné l’appui et l’assistance qu’elles apportent, ces associations continuent d’être de véritables partenaires du secrétariat de la Caisse et des organisations affiliées. Plus précisément, la FAAFI et ses associations membres apportent une aide précieuse aux retraités et autres bénéficiaires qui ont des problèmes à régler. La Fédération fournit également aux retraités et futurs retraités des informations et des conseils généraux et personnalisés sur l’application concrète des statuts et règlements de la Caisse. La FAAFI peut en outre apporter une assistance particulière concernant la déclaration de situation, document de la plus grande importance. Les représentants de la Fédération continuent de participer activement et utilement aux délibérations du Comité mixte de la Caisse et de son comité permanent, du Comité d’audit et de tous les groupes de travail créés par le Comité mixte. Il vous est donc loisible d’envisager d’adhérer à l’association de retraités de votre pays. La FAAFI encourage tous les fonctionnaires retraités des organisations affiliées à la Caisse à adhérer à l’association de leur choix. Les associations sont ouvertes à tous et œuvrent pour le bien de chacun. S’il n’existe pas d’association affiliée à la Fédération dans votre pays de résidence, vous voudrez peut-être en créer une en suivant les directives élaborées par la FAAFI. Une fois ce processus mis en place avec l’aide de la Fédération, la Caisse se chargera (sous réserve de la disponibilité des ressources nécessaires) de transmettre la correspondance des responsables de cette nouvelle association aux retraités et bénéficiaires résidant dans le même pays, pour les informer de son existence et les inciter à adhérer. AAFI-AFICS BULLETIN, Vol. 73 No. 3, 2014-04 3 En ce qui concerne la région de Genève, veuillez noter qu’outre l’Association des anciens fonctionnaires internationaux affiliée à la FAAFI (AAFI-AFICS/Genève), les associations et sections d’anciens fonctionnaires des différentes organisations sises à Genève (CCI, GATT/OMC, BIT, OMM, OMS et UIT) continuent de prêter leur assistance. Des informations complémentaires sur la FAAFI et les associations qui y sont affiliées sont disponibles sur le site Web de la Fédération, à l’adresse suivante : http://www.fafics.org. Source : unjspf.org Couverture d'assurance de l'UIT Depuis 1952, l'UIT offrait une assurance maladie, dans le cadre de la Caisse Maladie du Personnel OIT/UIT, à tous les employés, retraités, et les membres ayants droit de leurs familles. Cependant en 2012, l'OIT a exprimé des préoccupations quant à la différence des coûts entre l’OIT et l’UIT. En se basant sur des estimations comptables, l'OIT a requis l'UIT de verser 33 millions à la Caisse, en plus des contributions régulières, ou bien d'accroître la participation de l'UIT de 60%, tandis que l'OIT ne subirait qu'une augmentation de 6%. L'UIT a alors décidé d'envisager d'autres solutions soit dans le cadre du système des Nations Unies, soit à l'extérieur, sur le marché. .Douze assureurs réputés pour leurs capacités en matière d'assurance maladie internationale, certains spécifiquement pour des organisations non-gouvernementales, ont été invités à faire des offres dans le but d'assurer la continuation
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