World Esperanto Association
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The World Esperanto Association (in Esperanto UEA: Universala Esperanto-Asocio) is the largest international organization of Esperanto
speakers, with members in 121 countries and in official relations with the United Nations
and UNESCO
. In addition to individual members, 70 national Esperanto organizations are affiliated to UEA . Its current president is Probal Dasgupta
.
UEA was founded in 1908 by the Swiss journalist Hector Hodler
and others, and is now headquartered in Rotterdam
, The Netherlands
. The organization has an office at the United Nations
building in New York City.
Since the foundation of UEA, the presidency
has been held by members of the following countries :
The yearly World Congress of Esperanto
(Universala Kongreso de Esperanto), which attracts 1500-3000 people to a different city each year, is held under the direction of UEA.
UEA also publishes books and has the largest mail-order Esperanto bookstore in the world (with over 4000 books, CDs and other items), maintains an information center and a significant Esperanto library
, called the Hector Hodler library
. The organisation also maintains a network of representatives from around the world, the Delegita Reto, who are available to provide information about their geographical area or professional field.
TEJO
, the World Esperanto Youth Organization, is the youth section of the UEA. Similar to the Universala Kongreso of UEA, TEJO organizes an International Youth Congress of Esperanto
(Internacia Junulara Kongreso) each year in a different location. The IJK is a week-long event of concerts, presentations, excursions, and general having fun that attracts hundreds of young people from all over the world.
In addition to the UN and UNESCO, UEA also has consultative relations with UNICEF and the Council of Europe
, and a general working relationship with the Organization of American States
. It works in an official capacity with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
as an A-liaison to ISO/TC37. UEA is active in public information in the European Union
and as necessary at other interstate and international organizations and conferences. The organisation is a member of the European Language Council
, a common forum of universities and language associations for the awareness of languages and cultures in and outside of the European Union.
In may 2011, UEA officially became an Associate Member of the International Information Centre for Terminology (Infoterm).
Esperanto
is the most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. Its name derives from Doktoro Esperanto , the pseudonym under which L. L. Zamenhof published the first book detailing Esperanto, the Unua Libro, in 1887...
speakers, with members in 121 countries and in official relations with the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
and UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
. In addition to individual members, 70 national Esperanto organizations are affiliated to UEA . Its current president is Probal Dasgupta
Probal Dasgupta
Probal Dasgupta is the current president of the Universala Esperanto-Asocio ....
.
UEA was founded in 1908 by the Swiss journalist Hector Hodler
Hector Hodler
Hector Hodler was a Swiss Esperantist who had a strong influence on the early Esperanto movement....
and others, and is now headquartered in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, The Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. The organization has an office at the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
building in New York City.
Since the foundation of UEA, the presidency
President of the World Esperanto Association
The President of the World Esperanto Association is the elected leader of the World Esperanto Association and is chief executive of the UEA steering committee .-History:...
has been held by members of the following countries :
| Country of origin | Years of presidency |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 26 |
| UK | 16 |
| France | 13 |
| USA | 9 |
| Sweden | 9 |
| Italy | 7 |
| Belgium | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Japan | 2 |
| (vacant seat) | 3 |
The yearly World Congress of Esperanto
World Congress of Esperanto
The World Congress of Esperanto has the longest tradition among international Esperanto conventions, with an almost unbroken run of more than a hundred years. The congresses have been held since 1905 every year, except during World Wars I and II...
(Universala Kongreso de Esperanto), which attracts 1500-3000 people to a different city each year, is held under the direction of UEA.
UEA also publishes books and has the largest mail-order Esperanto bookstore in the world (with over 4000 books, CDs and other items), maintains an information center and a significant Esperanto library
Esperanto library
The following Esperanto libraries and collections of works in the Esperanto language are worthy of note:*The Montagu Butler Library of Esperanto materials, maintained by the Esperanto Association of Britain. This holds some 12,500 books as well as a documentary archive, a photo archive,...
, called the Hector Hodler library
Hector Hodler Library
The Hector Hodler Library is one of the largest Esperanto libraries, with approximately 30,000 books, with periodicals, manuscripts, photos, music, and other collections. It occupies three rooms in the central office of the Universal Esperanto Association in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Other major...
. The organisation also maintains a network of representatives from around the world, the Delegita Reto, who are available to provide information about their geographical area or professional field.
TEJO
TEJO
TEJO is the Tutmonda Esperantista Junulara Organizo, or World Esperanto Youth Organization. TEJO was founded in 1938 under the name Tutmonda Junular-Organizo . The current name was taken in 1952. In 1956, TEJO became the youth section of the World Esperanto Association...
, the World Esperanto Youth Organization, is the youth section of the UEA. Similar to the Universala Kongreso of UEA, TEJO organizes an International Youth Congress of Esperanto
International Youth Congress of Esperanto
The International Youth Congress of Esperanto or Internacia Junulara Kongreso is the biggest annual meeting of young esperantists in the world. The participants come from all over the world for an entire week and they usually number around 300, although there has been a congress with more than...
(Internacia Junulara Kongreso) each year in a different location. The IJK is a week-long event of concerts, presentations, excursions, and general having fun that attracts hundreds of young people from all over the world.
In addition to the UN and UNESCO, UEA also has consultative relations with UNICEF and the Council of Europe
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...
, and a general working relationship with the Organization of American States
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
. It works in an official capacity with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization , widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial...
as an A-liaison to ISO/TC37. UEA is active in public information in the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and as necessary at other interstate and international organizations and conferences. The organisation is a member of the European Language Council
European Language Council
The European Language Council is a permanent and independent association whose main aim is the quantitative and qualitative improvement of knowledge of the languages and cultures of the European Union and beyond...
, a common forum of universities and language associations for the awareness of languages and cultures in and outside of the European Union.
In may 2011, UEA officially became an Associate Member of the International Information Centre for Terminology (Infoterm).
See also
- TEJOTEJOTEJO is the Tutmonda Esperantista Junulara Organizo, or World Esperanto Youth Organization. TEJO was founded in 1938 under the name Tutmonda Junular-Organizo . The current name was taken in 1952. In 1956, TEJO became the youth section of the World Esperanto Association...
(World Esperanto Youth Organization) - Sennacieca Asocio TutmondaSennacieca Asocio TutmondaSennacieca Asocio Tutmonda is an independent worldwide cultural Esperanto association of a general left-wing orientation. Its headquarters are in Paris. According to Jacques Schram, chairman of the Executive Committee, the membership totalled 881 in 2003...
(another global Esperanto organization) - World Congress of EsperantoWorld Congress of EsperantoThe World Congress of Esperanto has the longest tradition among international Esperanto conventions, with an almost unbroken run of more than a hundred years. The congresses have been held since 1905 every year, except during World Wars I and II...
External links
- UEA's website in seven languages
- UEA's book service
- TEJO's website
- Terminologia Esperanto-Centro (TEC) UEA's terminology centre