Name of the Association

Official Name: Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation – An-Najah National University
Abbreviation: PSF - NNU

Language

The official language of the Federation is English at the international level, and both Arabic and English at the national level.

Logo / General Form

The Federation’s logo features the An-Najah National University building with the pharmacy symbol in the foreground, encircled by an intertwined rope with visible knots, symbolizing unity and cohesion among pharmacy students.

Logo / Nature

The Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation – An-Najah National University (PSF-NNU) is an independent student body composed of current students and alumni of the Faculty of Pharmacy at An-Najah National University, Palestine.

1. The Federation pursues its objectives without discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, religion, social status, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or any other grounds.
2. It promotes humanistic values among the students of the Faculty of Pharmacy and seeks to contribute to the advancement and empowerment of future pharmacists.
3. The Federation is the sole and official representative of the Faculty of Pharmacy students at An-Najah National University within the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) and in all local and international platforms.

1. To provide every pharmacy student, both current students and graduates, with equal opportunities to actively participate in the various activities of the Federation.
2. To enhance the scientific and cultural standards of Federation members and all students of the Faculty, and to contribute to the academic and professional advancement of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
3. To strengthen the bonds between pharmacy students at different universities.
4. To represent the views and interests of Faculty students in discussions with professional, governmental, and non-governmental organizations.
5. To implement a student exchange system with IPSF member countries and other organizations, aiming to offer international training opportunities and promote interaction between local and international pharmacy students. This fosters mutual understanding of pharmaceutical issues and encourages the exchange of ideas, culture, and knowledge.
6. To organize purposeful local and international scientific seminars and conferences.
7. To collaborate with the World Health Organization (WHO) in commemorating global health awareness days.
8. To create a platform for networking and continuous education, aiming to reach the widest possible audience of participants.

How to Join:
At the beginning of each academic semester, the Secretary-General forms a committee to allocate a specific week for announcing the membership registration period. During this time, students may apply for membership in the Federation. A membership card is issued and remains valid for one year from the date of issuance.

Membership Requirements:

• First-degree membership: The applicant must be a student in the Department of Pharmacy at An-Najah National University.
• Second-degree membership: The applicant must be a student at An-Najah National University (outside the Department of Pharmacy).
• Memberships are renewed annually starting from zero after the organizational structure is submitted.
• Membership fees may be increased or reduced each year based on financial reports submitted by the Treasurer.

Membership Period:
The registration period for new members begins after the annual elections.

Founding Members:
The student pioneers who established the Federation within the university and collectively formed its first executive council.

Board of Trustees:
This permanent board is authorized to make constitutional amendments during the designated amendment period following the annual general meeting. It serves as the highest authority of the Federation at all times. In case of any issues within the Administrative Council, the Board can remove or replace any member by majority vote. It also holds the authority to suspend the Federation or any of its Administrative Council members if they violate the Federation’s or university’s regulations, in coordination with the Supervisory Board.

Administrative Council:
The Federation is managed by the Administrative Council, which includes:

• President
• Secretary General
• Treasurer
• Global Federation Liaison (Contact Person)
• Relations Officer

Supervisory Board:
This board oversees the activities of the Administrative Council and has the authority to suspend the Federation or any council member in case of breaches of Federation or university rules.

Honorary Members:
Includes the founding members and all subsequent organizational bodies.

Elections Committee:
Composed of members from the Administrative Council, Supervisory Board, and committee leaders and members, provided they are not candidates in the current election cycle.

Heads of Official Committees:

• Media Committee Head
• Activities Committee Head
• Student Exchange Officer

Heads of Subcommittees:

• Humanitarian Activities Officer
• Public Health Officer
• Continuing Education Officer

Members:
Consists of registered members, non-registered members, and volunteers.

Official Committees:

• Activities Committee (Humanitarian Activities, Continuing Education, Public Health)
• Student Exchange Committee
• Media Committee
• Development Committee

• It is preferred that the election process takes place during the second week of the academic year every year.
• Registered members elect the Administrative Council and committee heads in a special meeting held at the university. If this meeting is not held on time, the election date should be rescheduled in an extraordinary session between September 1st and 22nd of each year.
• Any registered member who has completed their first academic year at the university is eligible to run for office, according to the specified membership requirements.
• Candidates must submit their CV, record of activity within the Federation, and future plans to the Elections Committee.
• Each candidate is required to give a presentation before the election on a day determined by the Elections Committee.
• Each member may only run for one position, either on the Administrative Council or one of the official committees.
• No two members can run jointly for the same position.
• The election process is supervised by the Elections Committee.
• Elections should be conducted via paper ballots under the supervision of the Oversight Committee and the Deanship of Student Affairs.
• Voting is limited to members registered in the Federation during the previous term.