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In a remarkable show of solidarity, the Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Union of Architects (UIA) has unanimously adopted a motion proposed by Arab Member Sections, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Mauritania, and Palestine. This resolution is a response to the ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in the Middle East,

The UIA Architecture, Cities, Territories Work Program will hold a webinar on 12 December at 13:30 Paris time. The  ACT Talk (Architecture, Cities, Territories) will highlight innovative perspectives on contemporary urban realities, territorial resilience, and innovative planning strategies.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the UIA International Forum 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 15 to 17 November under […]

The International Union of Architects (UIA) work programme on heritage and cultural identity has organised a webinar on the interaction between earthquakes and cultural heritage.

The International Union of Architects (UIA), in collaboration with UN-Habitat, is proud to announce the winners of the second cycle of the UIA 2030 Awards. 

The challenges humanity faces today are numerous and complex. The climate crisis, frequent natural disasters, political upheavals, and wars constantly threaten our globalised, digital, and increasingly urbanised world. In many parts of the globe, we are confronted with architecturally uncontrolled urbanisation, informal settlements but also with newly built cities that lack a true sense of heart.

Today, UIA President Regina Gonthier delivered an inspiring speech at the opening ceremony of the UIA Forum and Assembly 2024, held in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur. Her address […]

The UIA is dedicated to advancing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting architectural contributions that foster inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. In partnership with UN-Habitat, […]

The Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 8 November 2024. The UIA is present at WUF with a delegation led by Secretary General Rui Leao and is participating in several events to showcase the role of architecture in shaping sustainable urban futures.

The Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) awarded the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes to the architect and UIA Past President Sara Topelson on 25 September in the Sala Manuel M. Ponce.