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Our Members

The ICAE World Assembly consists of members who form the highest decision-making body of the organization. It convenes every four years and brings together representatives from its global network to set strategic priorities, approve financial and activity reports, and elect the Executive Committee. The members, including NGOs and individuals, actively participate in discussions and decision-making processes. This assembly plays a key role in shaping the future of ICAE by guiding its global advocacy efforts and ensuring that adult learning and education remain a universal human right.

The International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) is a global network with a specific mandate to advocate for youth and adult learning and education (ALE) as a universal human right. It was created in 1973 and has 7 regional bodies (Africa, Arab Region, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and North America) representing more than 800 NGOs – regional, national and sectoral networks – in more than 75 countries.

ICAE is an organization in associate relations with UNESCO, with consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and observer status with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). It is a strategic network that promotes adult learning and education as a tool for active citizenship and informed participation of people.