1. STATUTES OF THE SOCIETY
“ INTERCULTURAL EURO –MEDITERRANEAN CENTER
for UNESCO”
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ARTICLE 1
Hereby , in Greece, at the island of Rhodes, is being established a Non Profit, non
Governmental Society under the title “ Intercultural Euro-Mediterranean Center for
Unesco” , ( “ Διαπολιτισμικό Ευρω-Μεσογειακό Κέντρο για την Ουνέσκο» in Greek).
ARTICLE 2
The island of Rhodes is being settled on as the Headquarters of the Society.
ARTICLE 3
OBJECTIVES – ACTIVITIES
A – The objectives of the Society are:
The cultivation and the development of friendship and cooperation between the
members in the Societies of this Association and generally between the people of all
the regions in the entity of European, Middle East , North African, Black Sea and

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Mediterranean areas, united under their diversities, aiming at the moral and
material promotion of the peoples of all European , Mediterranean , Middle East,
North African and Black Sea countries, at the securing of Peace , of Democracy
as well as the respect and promotion of Human Rights and Freedom in the areas,
the Family protection, the Equality of sexes, the protection of Women and
Children, the Environmental protection , the promotion of the Principle of “
Education for All”, the promotion of Information and Communication, the
Research and Quest of programs Aiming at the Promotion of New Natural
Resources, Energy issues ( as the water issue). Also, the promotion of fruitful
diversities of Cultures protecting the diversity of cultural expression, the
Encouragement and Cooperation on issues of Cross-Cultural Strategies and
activities of Mutual Cultural Exchanges, the Protection of World Heritage
Monuments , as well as the Promotion of the National Cultural Identity and all
Tangible and Intangible Heritage.
B – In order to achieve the abovementioned objectives the Association performs the
following functions :
1 – Gives advice to its members and applies their decisions.
2 – Informs its members about the General Strategic Guidelines and Policies of its
members’ and the proposed actions and activities following the adequate
procedures in order to place them in harmony with the Aims, Directions and
Guidelines of UNESCO.
3 – Undertakes International Campaigns for the Promotion of all UNESCO’S
objectives.
4 – Participates and represents its members at the European Union, as well as at any
National or International Organizations ( UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO, e. t. c ) as the
United Nations and its affiliated Organizations dealing with matters relevant to its
objectives.
5 – Executes National and European Studies, Researches, Projects and Statistics for
its own use and distribution to its members.
6 – Supports and Promotes the participation of its members - Societies in responsible
posts within the National and International Unions and Organizations.
7 – Draws up and promotes projects for the attainment of its objectives.
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3. 8 – Aiming at the creation of an Intangible Heritage Center containing the intangible
treasures of all the participant countries .
9 – Deliberates and Cooperates with European and International Organizations
having similar objectives and requests for their Assistance.
10 – Promotes the incorporation of the European Law regarding Cultural Issues,
Women’s issues, into the National Law of the European and Mediterranean
countries.
11 – Promotes the cross-cultural cooperation of the Peoples of the areas between
other neighbor or not Countries, promoting Peace and Freedom, the Dialogue of
Civilizations, “ Education for All”, Human Rights, Communication , Protection and
Preservation of the Environment, the Defense and Utilization of Natural Resources ,
and Equality.
ARTICLE 4
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE CENTER
a – The Center is being Governed in a Democratic way.
b - The Society is Independent from Governments, Political Parties and
Organizations.
c – “ Intercultural Euro-Mediterranean Center’s for Unesco “ participating members
must function according to the stipulations of Article 5 of the present.
d – It is implied that every ( National ) Society for the “ Intercultural Euro-
Mediterranean Center for Unesco ”, of which members/representatives participate
in the Association, preserves its own absolute independence concerning the
formation and applications of its own projects.
ARTICLE 5
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
a - In the “ Intercultural Euro –Mediterranean Center for Unesco ” participate
representative members of the Local Non Governmental and Non Profit Societies or
Cultural Organizations ( Unesco clubs, Centers, Associations e.t c) or Individuals or
representatives of International Cross-Cultural Associations established in any
European , Middle East, North African , Black Sea ,or Mediterranean Country.
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4. b – The following requirements should be fulfilled for any new member in order to
be accepted in the Association :
1 – To adopt the Principals of Democracy, as well as the represented Non
Governmental, Non Profit Organization ( Union, Association, Cooperation, e. t. c )
Society should be governed in a Democratic way.
2 – To be Independent of any Political Party, Union or Organization as well as from
the State Government.
3 – To stand for similar or compatible objectives of those of the “ Intercultural Euro-
Mediterranean Center for Unesco ”.
4 – To be open to cooperation with all the peoples, without Discrimination based on
Religion, Race, Culture, Nationality, Financial or Social Status, Anarchists excluded.
5 – To submit an application.
6 – Members can be either of full membership or Associate ( Probationer).
The requirement for a member in order to be accepted as full member of the Center,
as its previous acceptance as an Associate member for at least one ( 1 ) year period.
7 – The acceptance of full Associate members is agreed by the Center’s General
Assembly and a Unanimous decision of all present members.
ARTICLE 6
WITHDRAWAL – MEMBER DISMISSAL
a – In case of a member’s withdrawal, the Center continues to function with the rest
of its members. The withdrawing members are not entitled to retrieve contribution
fees already paid.
b – Member’s dismissal is allowed only in case of notation of the Principles and
objectives of the Center and after a previous Warning Notification.
The Center’s General Assembly decides for the Warning Notification as well as for
the dismissal, in presence of all the other Members, and a relevant unanimous
decision is required . The member to be dismissed is allowed to be represented
without the right to vote.
c – The Associate ( Probationer) members are dismissed in case of Non compliance
with the Center’s objectives after a unanimous decision of all present members at
the General Assembly of the Center.
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5. d – Finally, all members ( full or Associates ) that fail to be consistent with their
financial obligations for four ( 4 ) consecutive years and do not participate for three
( 3 ) consecutive years, are dismissed after the decision of all present members at
the General Assembly. They are replaced by new members, representatives of an
Organization of similar objectives and of the same Nationality of the dismissed
member.
ARTICLE 7
REVENUES
A - The Center’s revenues consist of its members contribution fees, of the donations
from members of third parties, of European or State or other subventions, of the
income for services rendering , of the income from various cultural and sport
activities, exhibitions, conferences, festivals, symposiums, e. t. c. as well as of income
from sales of any publishing activity, or other products produced or procured by the
member-countries or are managed by the Center.
B – The annual contribution fee of the Associate members is fixed by the General
Assembly and cannot be higher than the corresponding one of the full members
which is decided today to be the amount of one thousand ( $ 1000 ) of US Dollars.
C – Besides the annual contribution fee, every full-member has also the obligation to
pay contribution fee upon its acceptance. This amount, or the re-adjusted one, will
be contributed by any new full – member.
ARTICLE 8
GENERAL ASSEMBLY – CONVOCATION
a - The highest authority of the Society is the General Assembly which is convoked
by the Executive Board once every two ( 2 ) years.
b - The date and the place of the Convocation of the General Assembly is notified at
least four ( 4 ) months before, so that the members have enough time to submit
their written proposals on the issues to be discussed.
c - The General Assembly meets in Rhodes ( Greece) , unless is proposed otherwise
or is programmed that another Society – member will Host the General Assembly. In
this case the charge of the organizing cost for the Assembly will be covered by the
organizer.
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6. d – The Agenda of the General Assembly is notified in writing by the Executive
Board, at least one ( 1 ) month before the date of the Assembly and should include
all the proposed issues to be discussed by the Society members.
e - In the General Assembly, participate up to eleven ( 11 ) representatives from
each Society – member of the “ Intercultural Euro-Mediterranean Center for
Unesco ”, nominated or elected by their Society according to its Statute. The
General Assembly may decide that the number of the Representatives of the General
Assembly may vary in the future for each Society- member keeping however an
equal number of representatives to the Society.
f – The General Assembly will be presided by one of its members in rotation. The
President is elected by the General Assembly .
g – Upon request of at least one half of the total Association’s members, the
Executive Board is obliged to call in written for an Exceptional General Assembly, as
soon as it receives the relevant request.
h – The date of the Exceptional General Assembly, as well as the issues of the
Agenda of the General Assembly, are notified at least one ( 1 ) month before, and
the Agenda should include all the issues proposed.
I – Participation: A Society member is entitled to participate to the General
Assembly, provided that it has already paid its annual fees. The Associate members
have the right , under the same precondition, to participate to the General Assembly
without the right to vote.
ARTICLE 9
COMPETENCIES – DECISION MAKING
a – The decisions of the General Assembly are taken on the basis of the majority of
the present representatives of the Societies-members.
b – Each member has one vote.
c – Vote by proxy is not allowed.
d – In order to determine the Center’s general plans for action a majority of two
thirds ( 2/ 3) of the members whom are present, is required.
e - The General Assembly is legally meeting and is considered in quorum with the
presence of one half plus one member, of the Center’s members that are financially
in order towards the Center.
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7. f – If the Quorum is not obtained on the announced date and time, the General
Assembly meets the following hour ( that is: one hour later) at the same day and
place and is considered in quorum with those of the members which are present.
ARTICLE 10
COMPETENCE
The General Assembly will decide for any issue except those which refer to the
authority of the Executive Board. More specifically the General Assembly :
A – Determines the fields of activities according to the statutes of the Center in
relation to the support of every proposal.
B – Evaluates the previous program and decides the guidelines for the new program.
C – Approves the report of activities and the financial report submitted by the
Executive Board.
D – Releases the Executive Board from any responsibility for financial Administration
of the Center’s matters.
E – Approves the budget submitted by the Executive Board.
F – Appoints work groups for obtaining special goals.
G – Supervises the composition of the executive Board according to Article 13 .
H - Determines the annual contribution fee of each Society-member
ARTICLE 11
AMENDMENT OF THE CENTER’S STATUTES
The Statutes is amended after the decision of the General Assembly. Especially for
the statute’s amendment during the initial General Assembly, is required the
presence of the 2/3 of the members and a majority of 3/4 of the members present,
whilst during the recurring Assembly is required the presence of the 1/2 of its
members and the majority of the 3/4 of the present members.
The same General Assembly decides about the leave of the assets of the Center to an
Organization with similar objectives.
ARTICLE 12
DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
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8. It is the General Assembly who decides about the Dissolution of the Center. In such a
case, during the initial General Assembly, is required the presence of the 2/3 of its
members and a majority of the 3/4 of the members , whilst during the recurring one
is required the presence of the 1 /2 of its members and a majority of the 3/4 of the
members present. The same General Assembly decides about the disposal of the
Center’s assets to an Organization with similar objectives.
ARTICLE 13
EXECUTIVE BOARD
a- The Center is governed by an unsalaried Executive Board of a total of fifteen
(15) members. Each Society participating in the “ INTERCULTURAL EURO-
MEDITERRANEAN CENTER for UNESCO” elects two ( 2 ) regular members and
one ( 1) substitute member, from the regular or the substitute members of
the General Assembly. The regular and the substitute members are elected
for a four ( 4 ) year period. In case that a regular member declares unable to
attend a meeting of the Executive Board is replaced by a substitute member
according to the order of election.
b- EXECUTIVE BOARD STRUCTURE : The members of the Executive Board are:
- The President
- 1st Vice President
- 2nd Vice President
- The General Secretary
- The Treasurer
President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer will be appointed
persons from different Nationality each time, based on the principle of rotation .
The members of the Center derive from the representatives of the Society-Countries
that participate at the “ INTERCULTURAL EURO-MEDITERRANEAN CENTER for
UNESCO ”. In case of new members adhesion having other nationality than the
founding member-countries, the country of nationality of the new member is added
to the rotation order. The General Secretary is appointed to a Greek Nationality
person due to the fact that the Headquarters are located in Greece. The island of
Rhodes is being settled on as the Center’s Headquarters.
EXECUTIVE BOARD COMPETENCIES :
1- Implements the work program approved by the General Assembly.

9. 2- Takes initiative if an unforeseen and urgent matter arises , provided that such
an action is in accordance with the objectives stated in the Statutes of the
Center.
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3- The Executive Board has the responsibility to convoke the General Assembly
by prompt notification of the place that will host it.
4- If needed, establishes the Internal rules of the Center.
5- Submits to the General Assembly the Annual budget and is responsible for its
implementation.
6- Submits to the General Assembly for approval the action program.
7- Draws and officially submits to the General Assembly for approval the
financial report of the previous year.
8- Determines the number of the Secretariat members and directs its work.
9- Appoints and dismisses the members of the Secretariat.
10- Asks the opinion of experts whenever is necessary
11- Takes good care of the financial support of the Center’s activities
12- Appoints the members of the different Committees ( Scientific, Cultural e.t.c)
THE PRESIDENT
13- The President of the Association or any other member appointed by decision
of the Executive Board, represents the Center before any Court and
Authority, before any natural person or legal entity of Public or Private,
National or International Law, and before any National or International
Organization, Institution or Bank. The responsibility of any financial
obligation by the Center, is accepted by the signature of the President of the
Executive Board or any other member appointed by the decision of the
Executive Board.
THE TREASURER
14 ) The Treasurer keeps the accounting book-records of the Center and has

10. them at the disposal of the Society’s members.
15 ) Prepares the annual balance and the management report on the 31st of
December of each year.
DECISION MAKING
1 ) The Executive Board is in quorum, when a 2/3 majority of the Members
are present.
2 ) The decisions are taken by simple majority. In case of equal votes, the
President’s vote is considered double.
3 ) The Executive Board is meeting at least twice a year at the Center’s
Headquarters . The President may convoke the Board in case of
emergency, or otherwise she / he may contact the Secretary.
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4 ) Mrs Katie Tzitzikosta –Papachristopoulou is nominated Honorary
President of the “ INTERCULTURAL EURO-MEDITERRANEAN CENTER for
UNESCO” in recognition of her valuable contribution to Unesco’s causes
and to the Peaceful Cooperation of the Peoples.
ARTICLE 14
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
1 – The Secretariat’s work is :
a) To work in close cooperation with the Executive Board, carrying out the
tasks entrusted to it by the Executive Board.
b) To inform the Executive Board on the course of their activities and to
suggest specific acts.

11. c) To accept application forms of new members and submit them
accordingly to the General Assembly
d) To inform the Societies – members on the course of the Association ‘s
activities.
e) To take care of the day-today administration and the financial
management of the Association.
f) To prepare, attend and keep the minutes of Executive Board meetings.
g) The Secretariat is answerable for its activities to the Executive Board.
ARTICLE 15
SEAL
The Center has a seal picturing 6 yellow poles ( Parthenon style) and at the base a
blue-white sea wave over the title “ intercultural Euro-Mediterranean Center for
Unesco”, written in English.
ARTICLE 16
WORKING LANGUAGE
The basic working languages of the Center will be English and Greek.
ARTICLE 17
In case of dissolution of the Center the disposable assets are not distributed
between the members, but they will be transferred to other Association or
Organization with similar purposes and objectives.
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ARTICLE 18
The Greek Law, with its General and special dispositions of the Civil Code in regard to
the Civil non- profit societies, is applied to the present in its entity.