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International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organization which works for the propagation of human values in the political, economic, industrial and social arenas throughout the world. It acts as the coordinating body for the international development work of its partner organization, The Art Of Living Foundation. IAHV was set up in 1997 under the leadership of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. IAHV upholds that the incorporation of values into all fronts of human lifestyle will ultimately lead to development of a more peaceful, just, sustainable and balanced world. IAHV is dedicated to reviving human values and bringing about world peace and development through individual commitment towards "joyful living", "selfless service" and "self awareness". In fostering human values, the association partners with organizations dedicated to similar goals. These include governments, educational institutions, other NGOs, business corporations and individuals. It is this work, that has secured IAHV an international presence with a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. International Association for Human Values and The Art Of Living Foundation have accredited representatives at the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna, and are working towards bringing about global peace and harmony. == History == The social development work of Art Of Living started in 1982. Social Work was initially focused on the provision of primary education to poor children and vocational training to rural women. In 1997 the need was felt to expand its social development activities. It is then that IAHV (International Association for Human Values) was established in Geneva with a vision of incorporating values into all fronts of human lifestyle that will ultimately lead to development of a more peaceful, just, sustainable and balanced world. International Association for Human Values along with The Art of Living Foundation has till now executed social development projects of massive size in more than 150 countries. IAHV alone has registered offices in 17 Countries including United States, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Middle East, South Africa and India. From Disaster and Trauma Relief to Sustainable Rural Development; from spreading Sustainable Development Awareness to Environment Campaigns; from Prisoners Rehabilitation to Peace Initiatives and Conflict Resolution; from Empowering Women and Youth to helping Corporate grow, International Association for Human Values has touched hearts of millions across the globe. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「International Association for Human Values」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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