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International Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations
16 - 18 December 2020 Envisioning a better and sustainable future
A new paradigm for civil society.
on Thursday 17 December 2020 from 13h00 to 14h30 (CET)
Topic: There were significant developments for non-profit associations during 2020 and we expect to see at least as much action in 2021.
During this annual lunch-debate (replaced by a webinar this year), various
French / English
Lancement de Citoyens UNESCO pour la planète / Launch of UNESCO Green Citizens
disarmament", the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear
Weapons will now come into force on 22 January, after Honduras became the
50th Member State to ratify on Saturday.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement commended all the
countries whose ratification of the accord, approved by 122 nations at the
The UIA welcomes its newest Associate Member, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
UIA Virtual Round Table Asia-Pacific
2020
Seoul Tourism Organization (STO),
host of UIA virtual Round Table Asia-pacific 2020, has donated the total income
from registration fees for this event as scholarships for two students from
disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
Please be aware that one of our speakers is seriously ill and will not be in a position to take part in the planned webinar of this Thursday 22.10 on "Liability of Associations" .
MOOC on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: a Global Overview
In times of violence and crisis, human rights are important safeguards. In times of peace, security and development, they are important pillars sustaining our common humanity. They are more than moral or legal concepts: they are the lymph of our lives. For them to run effectively, we need to relentlessly promote and protect them.
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The sustainable management strategy for businesses, known as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management, is spreading throughout the MICE industry. Along with the infrastructure, costs, and service levels, the application of ESG is gaining prominence as a key consideration when selecting MICE destinations.
Goyang Special City, co-hosting with ICCA and Korea MICE association, is delighted to organize the second edition of Aisa Pacific Business Events Youth Challenge.
This competition aims to foster young professionals in the business events industry and provisde an exclusive opportunity for participants to take centre stage in showcasing innovatitve and creative ideas.
Renowned as a global organisation committed to enhancing healthcare quality and safety, International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) brings together a diverse community of members and partners from around the world. As part of its ongoing efforts to advance its mission, ISQua’s 39th International Conference will be held in the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea from August 27th to 30th, 2023.
International Urban Symposium-IUS: Conference "Forms of Inequality and the Legitimacy of Governance"
The Finns have long been considered to lead one of the happiest lifestyles, resulting in Finland having been named the happiest country in the world by the United Nations World Happiness Report in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 – and 2023.
The World Happiness Report research leverages six key factors to help explain variation in self-reported levels of happiness across the world: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption.