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08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Palestine

According to records from the Engineers Association – Jerusalem Center (EAJC), the Palestinian UIA Member Section, several women architects from Palestine have received important recognition for their professional achievements during […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Mexico

Federación de Colegios de Arquitectos de la República Mexicana distinguishes two Mexican architects, Fernanda Canales and Frida Escobedo, who have been recognised as Honorary Fellows of the American Institute of […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Germany

The Federal Chamber of German Architects (BAK) highlights the achievement of Andrea Gebhard, who received the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2025 in recognition of her long-standing commitment to sustainable […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Costa Rica

In response to the invitation to highlight the achievements of women architects within the UIA community for International Women’s Day 2026, the Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CACR) is […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Canada

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) awards the RAIC Gold Medal, the institute’s highest honour, to individuals whose body of work has made a significant and lasting contribution to […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Bangladesh

The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) highlights several outstanding projects by women architects whose work has recently received significant international recognition. Their achievements demonstrate the important role of Bangladeshi women […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Azerbaijan

The Union of Azerbaijan Architects highlights the achievements of several distinguished women architects and researchers whose work contributes significantly to architectural science, heritage preservation, design practice, and architectural education. Through […]

30/12/2025

2025 Annual Report by the President and Secretary General

The year 2025 marked the successful achievement of several key milestones for the UIA. Numerous important projects are currently under development and are expected to be finalised in time for the 2026 UIA World Congress and General Assembly in Barcelona.

27/12/2025

Vassilis Sgoutas, UIA Honorary President

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Vassilis Sgoutas, architect and Honorary President of the UIA. Vassilis was not only a remarkable architect and leader, but also a generous, […]