The main objects or charitable purposes for which the Association is established are:

The prevention or relief of poverty and economic hardship and the provision of financial relief in cases of necessity or distress to members of IUNVA and their dependents within capabilities.

To provide financial and other supports to veterans whose lives have been adversely affected as a result of  service, with the United Nations.

Integration of disadvantaged veterans and promotion of their full participation in society.

To promote, for the public benefit, the commemoration of Irish citizens who have died in the cause of world peace while on service with the United Nations or on United Nations mandated missions or operations.

Subsidiary Objects

As objects incidental and ancillary
to the attainment of its main objects, 

the Association shall have the following subsidiary objects:

To promote public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the history of Irish participation in United Nations peace support missions and operations.

To support, where requested, training, education and awareness within the Defence Forces and other organisations, regarding overseas service and the history of Irish participation- particularly where lessons were identified or major challenges overcome- and to promote remembrance of lost comrades through membership of the Association.

To support commemorative and ceremonial events organised by the State, Oglaigh na hEireann ( the Defence Forces), an Garda Siochana, local authorities, local communities and other national veteran's associations.

To assist with academic research into Irish involvement in United Nations and United Nations mandated peace support operations and missions and the collection and collation of archival material in this regard.

To provide and coordinate health education courses, advice and counselling for members.

To provide a network of support and social interaction through the organisation of social, recreational, cultural and sporting activities for members and their dependants.

To establish, maintain and encourage contact with likeminded kindred associations and agencies in Ireland and other countries.

To engage and advocate with central government, local government, state and voluntary agencies in advancing the interests of the Association, its members and families of members.

For further information please go to:
https://iunva.ie