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As an independent, not-for-profit research institution with a long-standing tradition, we strive to promote international collaboration, peace, security and sustainability through our documentation and networking activities. </h3> <div class="leftcol24 homesect"> <p>The Union of International Associations (UIA) has been documenting global civil society since 1907. Today, we are the oldest and most comprehensive independent source of reliable information on international associations and a unique repository for current and historical data on association life and work. The UIA’s Global Civil Society database is continuously updated and expanded and is available through various publications. It is also customizable and can be tailored to individual needs.</p> <p>In addition to serving as a clearinghouse for international associations and promoting public awareness of their work, the UIA enables networking among civil society actors and communication between association and industry bodies. As a not-for-profit institution, we champion this work with the vision of a universal order based on the principles of human dignity, solidarity of peoples and freedom of association and communication. </p> <h3 style="margin-top:20px;color:#000 !important;font-weight:bold;">Global Civil Society & the UN Sustainable Development Goals</h3> <p>UIA is proud to present Volume 6 of the <a href="/yearbook">Yearbook of International Organizations</a>, entitled <a href="/s/sdg/en/">Global Civil Society and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals</a>.<br /><br />Choose a goal below to view more information and a list of associated organizations:</p> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN01"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN01.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="No Poverty"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN02"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN02.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Zero Hunger"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN03"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN03.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Good Health & Well-Being"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN04"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN04.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Quality Education"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN05"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN05.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Gender Equality"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN06"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN06.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Clean Water & Sanitation"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN07"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN07.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Affordable & Clean Energy"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN08"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN08.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Decent Work and Economic Growth"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN09"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN09.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Industries, Innovation & Infrastructure"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN10"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN10.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Reduced inequalities"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN11"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN11.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Sustainable Cities & Communities"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN12"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN12.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Responsible Consumption & Production"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN13"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN13.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Climate Action"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN14"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN14.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Life Below Water"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN15"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN15.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Life on Land"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN16"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN16.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions"></a> <a href="/s/sdg/en/UN17"><img src="/sites/uia.org/files/img/sdgs/UN17.png" class="sdgimghome24" alt="Partnerships for the Goal"></a> </div> <div class="rightcol24 homesect"> <strong>Core Projects</strong> <ul> <li><a href="/yearbook">Yearbook of International Organizations</a></li> <li><a href="/calendar">International Congress Calendar</a></li> <li><a href="/publications/meetings-stats">International Meetings Statistics Report</a></li> <li><a href="/roundtable">Associations Round Table</a></li> <li><a href="/encyclopedia">Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="rightcol24 pubs"> <strong>What we do for</strong> <ul><li><a href="/en/about/uia-for-associations">Associations</a></li> <li><a href="/en/about/uia-for-academics">Academics and Researchers</a></li> <li><a href="/en/about/uia-for-meetingsindustry">Meetings Industry</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="rightcol24 events"> <strong>Major Events</strong> <ul> <li><a href="/roundtable">2025 Round Tables</a></li> <li><a href="/en/masterclasses/">Online Masterclasses</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="rightcol24 involved"> <strong>Connect with UIA</strong> <ul> <li><a href="/newsletter">Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="/en/membership">Membership Options</a></li> <li><a href="/contact-uia">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="rightcol24 services"> <strong>Support our Work</strong> <ul> <li><a href="/en/membership/supporter">Become a UIA Supporter</a></li> <li><a href="/en/membership/supporter#donate">Donate to UIA</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first last"></li> </ul> </article> </div> <div style="clear:both;height:10px;"> </div> <div id="newsrow" style="clear:both;margin-bottom: -40px !important;"> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> <footer id="footer" class="region region-footer">  <div id="block-block-1" class="block block-block first last odd"> <div id="info-footer" style="margin-top:100px !important;"> <div class="footlinkrow"> <h5 id="footerheader">Union of International Associations - 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