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Overview
International Union of Architects
UIA
UIA was created to unite the architects of the world on a democratic basis and represent them at international and governmental levels, to ensure the continued development and high educational level of architectural professionals respecting the specificity of different communities and favour the Sustainable development of Built environment. The UIA-Public Health Group is one of those Work Program Groups.
http://www.uia-architectes.org
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General information
International Union of Architects
UIA
UIA
International Union of Architects
UIA
Union Internationale des Architectes
UIA
UIA was created to unite the architects of the world on a democratic basis and represent them at international and governmental levels, to ensure the continued development and high educational level of architectural professionals respecting the specificity of different communities and favour the Sustainable development of Built environment. The UIA-Public Health Group is one of those Work Program Groups.
33 avenue du Maine, BP 158, 75755 Paris cedex 15
Paris
75755
France
uia@uia-architectes.org
http://www.uia-architectes.org
Governance
Non-profit Organisation French Law 1901
1948
Bureau
José Luis CORTÉS
President
Federacion de Colegios de Arquitectos de la R. Mexicana-FCARM
Tan Pei ING
Secretary General
Malaysian Institute of Architects-PAM
Seif Allah ALNAGA
Treasurer by Interim
The Society of Egyptian Architects-SEA
Natalie MOSSIN
Vice-President Region 1 (Western Europe)
Akademisk Arkitektforening-AA
Istelianna Necho ATANASSOVA
Vice-President Region 2 (Central & Eastern Europe)
Union of Architects of Georgia
Sam OBOH
Vice-President Region 3 (the Americas)
The RRoyal Architectural Institute of Canada-RAIC
Ishtiaque ZAHIR
Vice-President Region 4 (Asia and Oceania)
Institute of Architects Bangladesh-IAB
Tokunbo OMISORE
Vice-President Region 5 (Africa)
Nigerian Institute of Architects-NIA
Thomas VONIER
Immediate Past President
American Institute of Architects-AIA
The Bureau is composed of the President, the Immediate Past President, the Secretary General, the Treasurer, and a Vice-President from each Region. The President, the Immediate Past President, the Secretary General, and the Treasurer do not represent either a Region or a UIA Member Section. In carrying out their duties they shall conduct the affairs of the Union in a manner consistent with the international character of the offices they hold. Each Vice-President, together with the Members of Council from the Region, has special responsibility for co-ordinating and stimulating activities within the geographical Region represented. The Vice-President is the permanent ex-officio representative of the Union in the Region.
Council
Each one of the 5 Region consits of 4 council members.
https://www.uia-architectes.org/webApi/en/about/council
Role of Council members:
• To collaborate closely and supplement the role of the Vice-President
• To link the UIA with the international organisations in their region
• To participate in regional architectural events
• To participate in the regional work programme activities
• To be the liaison officer for a designated number of Sections in the region • To be the liaison officer for work programmes and commissions
https://www.uia-architectes.org/webApi/en/about/council
Role of Council members:
• To collaborate closely and supplement the role of the Vice-President
• To link the UIA with the international organisations in their region
• To participate in regional architectural events
• To participate in the regional work programme activities
• To be the liaison officer for a designated number of Sections in the region • To be the liaison officer for work programmes and commissions
General Assembly
UIA Member Sections with no membership fees arrears by the day preceding the opening of a General Assembly. UIA Member Sections are the main professional Institution gathering architects in each country.
Please see list of UIA Members in UIA site: https://www.uia-architectes.org/webApi/en/about/section
Please see list of UIA Members in UIA site: https://www.uia-architectes.org/webApi/en/about/section
The General Assembly is the supreme body of the UIA and is composed of delegates from the UIA Member Sections. The Assembly shall hold an Ordinary Meeting about once every three years to: Receive a report or reports on the activities of the Union since the previous Assembly; Approve or reject, in accordance with these Articles and Bylaws, decisions or resolutions proposed to the Assembly by the Council or other subordinate bodies of the Union; Determine the general policy of the Union for the following three years; Approve or reject the admission, re-admission, or expulsion of Members, as provided for in these Articles and Bylaws; Determine the basis of calculation for the membership fees to be paid by Member Sections; Determine the overall budget of the Union for the following three years; Determine the venues of Assemblies and Congresses, as provided for in these Articles and Bylaws; Elect the President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Vice-Presidents, and Members of Council; Decide on any other matters included in the agenda or accepted by the Assembly for urgent consideration according to Bylaw XIV.8.
Financial information
January
2020
December
2020
368,471
December
2020
2,546,741
Private sector entities (including business associations)
Philanthropic foundations
NGOs, academic institutions
Government entities, intergovernmental organizations, including
UN
General public, individuals
Total
1,010,274
1,010,274
374,535
374,535
1,010,274
374,535
1,384,809
In 2020 th "support to international competitions" was included in sales of goods and services.
In the added document (Financial Statement) the values are in Euro.
In the added document (Financial Statement) the values are in Euro.
Membership
Individuals
0
322
NGOs
108
0
Private sector entities
0
Philanthropic foundations
0
0
Academic institutions
0
0
Government entities
0
0
Intergovernmental organizations
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Organizational Structure
No data available
No data available
Relations
No data available
No data available
Activities
The general aims include the representation of the profession at a international level and assist international organisations in their activities in so far as these invol the function of architect; maintenance of public confidence in the integrity and the ability of architects by demanding from members the highest moral and professional standards; development op ideas in the fields of architectiure and town-planning as well as their practical application for the welfare of the community
The specific aim of the Unions WP Public Health is to contribute to efficient, aesthetic and safe health care buildings and a healing environment that contributes to a more rapid healing and better care for the patients as well as an improvement in staff operations and satisfaction.
The specific aim of the Unions WP Public Health is to contribute to efficient, aesthetic and safe health care buildings and a healing environment that contributes to a more rapid healing and better care for the patients as well as an improvement in staff operations and satisfaction.
Strategic Priority 1: One billion more people benefiting from universal health coverage
Strategic Priority 2: One billion more people better protected from health emergencies
Strategic Priority 3: One billion more people enjoying better health and well-being
Strategic Priority 4: More effective and efficient WHO providing better support to countries
Country presence
Regions
Countries
Activities
Members
Offices / representatives
African Region
Region of the Americas
Eastern Mediterranean Region
European Region
South-East Asia Region
Western Pacific Region
Global
Disclosure & declaration
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