THE UNION OF NGOs OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD
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GOVERNANCE & DECISION ORGANS

General Assembly

As the highest decision-making body of the Union, the General Assembly, composed of representatives of member organizations, determines the strategic direction of the Union.

The General Assembly is the supreme organ of the Union. It consists of representatives of civil society organizations participating as founding members, representatives of organizations subsequently admitted to membership, and associate members.

The General Assembly convenes ordinarily once a year on a date determined by the Council. If deemed necessary by the Council, the ordinary meeting period may be extended up to two years.

The General Assembly may be called to an extraordinary meeting whenever deemed necessary by the Council or upon the written request of one-fifth of the registered members of the Union. Meetings are held at the headquarters of the Union.

01

Status

The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making and governing body of the Union.

02

Members

Composed of founding members, representatives of subsequently admitted member organizations, and associate members.

03

Ordinary Meetings

Held once a year on a date designated by the Council.

04

Meeting Interval

The ordinary meeting period may be extended up to two years by decision of the Council when necessary.

05

Extraordinary Meetings

May convene at any time by decision of the Council or upon the written request of one-fifth of the members.

06

Meeting Venue

General Assembly meetings are held at the headquarters of the Union.

TIMELINE

UNIW General Assembly Meetings

General Assembly meetings convened from the foundation of the Union to the present day.

2025

10th General Assembly

Latest

20 December 2025 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2022

9th General Assembly

25 June 2022 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2017

8th General Assembly

8 December 2017 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2015

7th General Assembly

25 July 2015 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2013

6th General Assembly

27 January 2013 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2012

5th General Assembly

3 June 2012 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2011

4th General Assembly

20 November 2011 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2009

3rd General Assembly

1 June 2009 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2007

2nd General Assembly

7 December 2007 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2006

1st General Assembly

24 March 2006 · Istanbul, Türkiye

2005

Foundational Assembly

Foundation

31 December 2005 · Istanbul, Türkiye

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