UIA News & Press

30th of September 2026

The first three volumes of the Yearbook of International Organizations 2026–2027 are available to order.

Winner of the 2018 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award, the Yearbook is a comprehensive resource of intergovernmental (IGOs) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) worldwide.

The annual yearbook is published via the following six thematic volumes:

2nd of September 2026

Press Release
September 2026
Immediate Release

UIA Survey on International Association Meeting Issues

Subtitle: The Union of International Associations (UIA) launches its 13th edition of the Survey amongst 25,000 international associations

1st of July 2026

[BRUSSELS BELGIUM, JULY 2026]

The Union of International Associations is pleased to announce the achievement of two milestones in the Yearbook of International Organizations:

  • The Yearbook has surpassed 80,000 organization and association profiles
  • The International Congress Calendar has surpassed 600,000 event profiles
The earliest meeting in the Calendar is from 1843 and the earliest founded organization in the Yearbook dates from 312AD.
23rd of June 2026

[SINGAPORE, JUNE 2026]

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is pleased to announce Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA), marking an important milestone as APSAE prepares for its official launch at the APSAE Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.

22nd of June 2026

[BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, JUNE 2026]

Union of International Associations releases 67th International Meetings Statistics Report

The Report provides a global view of international association meetings.

3rd of June 2026
5th of January 2026
Under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security was initiated by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, and Ms Anne-Caroline Pissis Martel, Director of the Global Fellowship Initiative and Creative Spark. It seeks to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges.
14th of November 2025
12th of November 2025

Announcement of the First UIA Academic Forum Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, and Call for Participants.

5th of November 2025

The European Association of Centres for Medical Ethics (EACME) and the KU Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law are delighted to announce the EACME Annual Conference 2026, to be held in Leuven, Belgium, from September 24 to 26, 2026.

30th of September 2026

The first three volumes of the Yearbook of International Organizations 2026–2027 are available to order.

Winner of the 2018 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award, the Yearbook is a comprehensive resource of intergovernmental (IGOs) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) worldwide.

The annual yearbook is published via the following six thematic volumes:

2nd of September 2026

Press Release
September 2026
Immediate Release

UIA Survey on International Association Meeting Issues

Subtitle: The Union of International Associations (UIA) launches its 13th edition of the Survey amongst 25,000 international associations

1st of July 2026

[BRUSSELS BELGIUM, JULY 2026]

The Union of International Associations is pleased to announce the achievement of two milestones in the Yearbook of International Organizations:

  • The Yearbook has surpassed 80,000 organization and association profiles
  • The International Congress Calendar has surpassed 600,000 event profiles
The earliest meeting in the Calendar is from 1843 and the earliest founded organization in the Yearbook dates from 312AD.
23rd of June 2026

[SINGAPORE, JUNE 2026]

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is pleased to announce Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA), marking an important milestone as APSAE prepares for its official launch at the APSAE Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.

22nd of June 2026

[BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, JUNE 2026]

Union of International Associations releases 67th International Meetings Statistics Report

The Report provides a global view of international association meetings.

3rd of June 2026
5th of January 2026
Under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security was initiated by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, and Ms Anne-Caroline Pissis Martel, Director of the Global Fellowship Initiative and Creative Spark. It seeks to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges.
14th of November 2025
12th of November 2025

Announcement of the First UIA Academic Forum Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, and Call for Participants.

5th of November 2025

The European Association of Centres for Medical Ethics (EACME) and the KU Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law are delighted to announce the EACME Annual Conference 2026, to be held in Leuven, Belgium, from September 24 to 26, 2026.

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13th of May 2025
7th of May 2025
On the 25th of November 2025, we Youth For Public Transport (Y4PT) will turn 20. Save the date, join us for the countdown to our next birthday, and let's celebrate together 20 fruitful years as the Youth Heart of the World of Transport. Stay tuned for further information on the anniversary commemoration of two decades of Global Youth Action for Sustainable Mobility. https://www.y4pt.org/20years #Y4PT20years #Y4PT #Y4PTsummit #Y4PThackathon #UITP140years #UITP #UITPsummit #Hamburg #25november #November25 #20years #Anniversary #Birthday #Celebration #Countdown #SustainableMobility #SustainableTransport #Transport #Mobility #Transit #Logistics #Transportation #Sustainability #Youth #YouthAction
15th of April 2025

2024 is the opening year of the third council of International Silk Union (ISU).

21st of March 2025
The recent geopolitical issues present a landscape that has become seemingly volatile. The European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) in partnership with The Hague & Partners will be exploring the implications of the recent geopolitical instability for associations/NGOs/International Organizations.
21st of March 2025
9th of February 2025
Six décennies d’apostolat au sein des milieux indépendants à travers le monde, cela mérite bien une relecture. Les points saillants abordés dans cet ouvrage se présentent comme suit : - Introduction - Historique du MIAMSI - Réflexions sur les défis actuels de l’apostolat au sein des milieux indépendants - Vécu du mouvement : Témoignages des hommes et des femmes qui nous parlent de leur engagement - Conclusion
5th of February 2025

The MOU establishes a framework for reciprocal recognition of accreditation and educational standards between QAHE and EDU.

This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing the quality and recognition of educational institutions worldwide. The MOU establishes a framework for reciprocal recognition of accreditation and educational standards between QAHE and EDU.

4th of February 2025
The 17th Congress of the Fédération internationale des associations d'études classiques will take place from 7 to 11 July 2025 in Wrocław (Poland), hosted by the Polish Philological Association. Further information on https://fiec2025.ptf.edu.pl/
4th of February 2025
A Global Standard for cross-border use of Educational Credentials In a move to promote global education and equality, EDU, an intergovernmental organization established by treaty and endowed with independent juridical personality under international law, has launched the Inter-governmental Certificate of Degree Equivalence (ICDE). This new initiative aims to address the growing need for a unified, internationally recognized framework to evaluate academic degrees from all around the world.
30th of January 2025
Established in 2005, Avid College is a prominent Maldivian private higher education provider, offering diverse MQA-approved academic programs from certificates to postgraduate levels. Official Website: www.avidcollege.edu.mv

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