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From Vienna to the World: JCI Strengthens Collaboration with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

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JCI is proud to have deepened its partnership with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) during a significant week of multilateral engagement and global cooperation in Vienna, Austria.

At the recent BKMC Board Meeting, held in the heart of Vienna and co-chaired by H.E. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Dr. Heinz Fischer, former Federal President of Austria, JCI’s Secretary General Elvin Teo, was officially welcomed as a new Board Member of the Centre.
This high-level meeting focused on shaping the strategic direction of the BKMC, including expanding its global network, enhancing its flagship programs, and deepening its influence in the fields of youth empowerment, climate action, and gender equality.
JCI at the UN Vienna: Advancing Multilateral Action
JCI reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral cooperation through active participation in the BKMC co-organized event at the United Nations Vienna:“Multilateralism in a Complex Era: A Call for Renewed Commitment and Collective Action.”
Representing JCI, Partnerships Director Nathalia Cárdenas joined global leaders, diplomats, and changemakers in an engaging dialogue centered on the critical need for inclusive, cross-sector partnerships to address today’s interconnected challenges.
The event underscored the importance of collaborative approaches to global governance and the power of youth-driven initiatives in building a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.
A Shared Vision for Global Citizenship
JCI and the Ban Ki-moon Centre share a long-standing commitment to empowering youth as proactive global citizens. Our growing collaboration includes joint efforts across key programs such as:

  • The International Human Duties Initiative

  • The JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Competition

  • Participation in the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) Program

  • The co-development of training initiatives

     
This strengthened partnership reinforces our shared belief that leadership must be inclusive, forward-thinking, and grounded in action.

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JCI Global Youth Summit 2026

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Code of Conduct Compliance

Participants are expected to comply with the JCI Event Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy at all times and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants, speakers, organizers, and collaborating institutions.

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Participants consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal information for Summit-related administrative and operational purposes, including registration, communications, logistical coordination, participant management, and post-event follow-up.

Participants also grant JCI permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured during the Summit for educational, informational, archival, communications, and reporting purposes related to the activities and mission of JCI and the Summit.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

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Participation in certain Summit sessions or activities may be subject to security procedures, identification requirements, venue regulations, and capacity limitations.

Participants are expected to comply with all venue access and security requirements communicated by the organizers.

Visa Policy

Participants requiring a visa to attend the Summit are solely responsible for initiating and managing their visa application process in a timely manner and for complying with all applicable immigration requirements.

JCI World Headquarters may provide an official invitation letter upon request for participants who have completed the registration requirements and applicable participation process.

Invitation letters are issued solely to support visa applications and do not guarantee visa approval.

Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and personal expenses unless otherwise expressly stated by the organizers.

Health and Insurance

Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of their participation in the Summit.

JCI shall not be responsible for medical expenses, travel disruptions, or personal losses incurred during participation in the Summit.

Behavioral Expectations

Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the Summit.

Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, disruptive conduct, or behavior inconsistent with the JCI Code of Conduct may result in removal from participation and potential restriction from future JCI activities.

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Participants acknowledge awareness of the procedures available for reporting incidents, concerns, or violations of the JCI Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.

All reports will be handled with appropriate confidentiality and seriousness.

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Certain Summit activities may take place at external venues or involve services provided by third parties, including transportation, accommodation providers, or event facilities.

Such services remain subject to the operational policies and responsibility of the respective third-party providers.

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Participants acknowledge that participation in an international event may involve certain inherent risks, including travel disruptions, health-related risks, accidents, security measures, or changes in governmental regulations or entry requirements.

By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.

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To the extent permitted by applicable law, JCI and collaborating organizations shall not be responsible for personal injury, illness, delay, loss, theft, damage, or other unforeseen circumstances arising from participation in or travel related to the Summit, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Force Majeure

JCI reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, labor disruptions, security incidents, or other force majeure events.

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From Vienna to the World: JCI Strengthens Collaboration with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

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From Vienna to the World: JCI Strengthens Collaboration with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens