Universal Academy of Cultures
Académie universelle des cultures
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Founded
1992-11-09 Paris France
History
9 Nov 1992, Paris (France), at the instigation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel and on signature of a charter. Inaugurated 29 Jan 1993, Paris, by President François Mitterrand of France. Registered in accordance with French law.
Aims
Unite as a group in responding to the often silent distress of victims of intolerance, racism, ignorance and poverty; act as a voice for excluded, maimed and despised women, for children who are exploited or made to work, for minorities condemned to lose their identity; be attentive to all that leads to progress and hope in combating barbarism; explore means of better preparing for the world's future; study the causes of tension and conflict; mobilize the riches of past heritage and the new resources engendered by progress to bring realistic solutions to the crises that tear humanity apart; in the light of studies on ethics and on human rights, clarify the moral, intellectual and democratic values that should fashion the 21st century.
Events
12 past events available with paid subscription only.Activities
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Plenary Assembly (twice a year). Executive Committee, consisting of President, Secretary-General and 9 Members. Permanent Commissions (6): Human Rights; Annual Prize and Bursaries; Annual Colloquia and Fora; Publications and Productions; Internal Rules and Cooption; Financial Resources. Secretariat-General.
Publications
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UIA Org ID
XF3606
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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