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Date 1976-05-27, sorted by date, descending

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1976 27 May - 13 Jun
197-		 The United Nations Conference on Human Settlements was held in Vancouver, BC from May 31 to June 13, 1976. A Non-Governmental Organizations Habitat Forum was held concurrently, from May 27 through June 11.

The main purposes of the Habitat Conference were defined as:

  • the stimulation of innovation and to serve as a means for the exchange of experience, and ensure the widest possible dissemination of new ideas and technologies in the field of human settlements;
  • the formulation and making of recommendations for an international program in this field which will assist governments;
  • the awakening of interest in developing appropriate financial systems and institutions for human settlements among those making financial resources available and those in a position to use such resources.

    Bahá’í participants at the Conference included Mr. Jameson Bond, Dr. Glen Eyford and Mr. Donald McLaren of Canada; Mrs. Sheila Banani of the United States; and Mrs. Lei Chapman of Alaska.

    Mr. Kenneth Goldstone, an urban geographer, represented the Bahá’í International Community at the Forum.

    In addition to valuable contributions to workshops and various informal gatherings, the Bahá’ís were able to present a specially prepared statement relating to the Conference theme. A Habitat brochure Building a Unified Community and other literature outlining the Bahá’í view were also distributed. [BW No 546 September 1976 p14]

    		•  Bahá'í International Community (BIC); United Nations Charter; Vancouver, BC
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