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| |  | | | | | | Representing International Organizations in Word and Deed: The UIA in Historical Perspective | |
Daniel Laqua, Associate Professor of European History at Northumbria University, introduces a new book that explores the history of international organizations through the prism of the UIA.
It is clear that many of the problems faced by our societies today require global responses – yet international cooperation continues to encounter manifold obstacles. This wider dilemma makes it highly relevant to examine past attempts to collaborate across national borders. Our new volume International Organizations and Global Civil Society: Histories of the Union of International Associations approaches internationalism from a historical perspective and thus makes a distinct contribution to a vibrant research field ...
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| | | | | UIA to attend IMEX 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany
IMEX. UIA will be attending IMEX from 21 to 23 May. Join UIA at its stand number G682 to learn more about its research projects, Associations Round Tables, and more!
From 9 to 11 on Wednesday 22 May, UIA invites you to a “Coffee and Chill with UIA” session together with UIA’s newsletter publishing partner from CIM at the CIM stand number 9540 in Hall 9.
If you are planning on attending IMEX, UIA looks forward to seeing you there!
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| | | | | | Two Novelties for Directors of Belgian International Associations
Legal advice. The Belgian Law governing international non-profit associations of 27 June 1921 is set to disappear and the new “Belgian Code on Companies and Associations” has just entered into force. Two novelties are of particular interest to directors of international associations having the form of an international non-profit association governed by Belgian law. A first novelty is the possibility to delegate daily management matters formally to a daily management body. A second novelty is the increased liability for members of the board. As a result, directors may have to pay more attention to their colleagues in the board than before. Read the full article by Marijke Roelants of BoldLAW on UIA’s website.
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| | | | | UIA Welcomes new Associate Member Luxexpo The Box
Associate Member. The UIA is delighted to welcome its newest Associate Member Luxexpo The Box!
Luxexpo The Box provides reception services, organizes and serves events ranging from company seminars and congresses to banquets and receptions as well as fairs and exhibitions. It showcases diversity, offers the unusual, encourages exchanges and communication, and awakens the desire for discovery. Luxexpo mobilizes all its human and technical resources to ensure that it always provides a unique experience in the same place and in the same space. It makes this possible by using a multi-dimensional space that is transformed into an area of creation, recreation and discovery, leading to a unique event each and every time!
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| | | | | | Save the Date: XVIIIth World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf
Conference. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) provides a wide range of support and advocacy services for 134 national associations of the deaf. The mission of the WFD is to promote the human rights of deaf people and full, quality and equal access to all spheres of life, including self-determination, sign language, education, employment and community life. The World Congresses of the WFD are designed to bring together delegates from member national associations, youth organizations and other participants who seek to partake in global exchange of information and furtherance of the WFD vision, mission and goals. The XVIIIth World Congress will take place from 23 to 27 July 2019 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
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| |  | | | | | By Loren Christie, Director of Sales, Canada & International Congress
Did you know, that…?
Toronto is the gateway to Canada, its cultural progressiveness and rich diversity is what makes it so innovative, exciting and inspiring for association groups. Considered the most diverse city in the world, Toronto is home to more than 180 languages and dialects, and more than 50 percent of the population was born outside of Canada.
Toronto is the centre of business success in Canada, with game-changing innovation in key vertical sectors including Finance, Life Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverage and Technology. In recent years the city has added more tech jobs than San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. combined. According to CBRE, Toronto ranks as North America’s fastest-growing tech centre and is one of the world's hottest spots for technology.
With over 1,000 festivals annually, Toronto never stops celebrating. No matter when your group is meeting here there is sure to be something to celebrate ...
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| | | | | | Public Opinion and Democracy |
By Marita Carballo, President, World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR)
On 19 May, you are going to kick off the World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR) 72nd Annual Conference. What are the main goals and outcomes you hope to achieve with this conference?
As in all WAPOR’s Annual Conferences, the main goal is to create a space where the international community of researchers from different backgrounds (academic, private and government) can meet, strengthening bonds and collaboration while learning and discussing the latest polling trends, techniques and approaches. Last year’s Conference gathered around 200 researchers, journalists and students, and this year we’re expecting an even larger number of attendees, who will benefit from the training workshops and sessions we have programmed ...
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| | | | | | Convention Highlights | | | | 89th Annual INMA World Congress of News Media | | 13-17/05/19, New York City, USA | | More |
| |  | | | 4th World Congress on Agroforestry | | 20-22/05/19, Montpellier, France | | More |
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| Important shows | | | | ITB China | | 15-17/05/19 Shanghai, China | | More |
| | | | | IMEX Frankfurt | | 21-23/05/19 Frankfurt, Germany | | More |
| | | | | ibtm americas | | 29-30/05/19 Mexico City, Mexico | | More |
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According to the 7th edition (released November 2018) of the UIA Survey on International Meeting Issues 27% of surveyed international associations cite participatory obstacles such as budget reductions, travel costs, and visa issues as the number one concern for future meeting activities. The second biggest worry is reduced funding, with 24% of respondents indicating this as their biggest concern.
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