International Vegetarian Union
The International Vegetarian Union (IVU) is an international non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote vegetarianism. The IVU was founded in 1908 in Dresden, Germany.
| Abbreviation | IVU |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Vegetarian Federal Union |
| Formation | 1908 |
| Founded at | Dresden, Germany |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Promotion of vegetarianism |
Region | Worldwide |
| Website | ivu |
It is an umbrella organisation, which includes organisations from many countries, and often organises World and Regional Vegetarian Congresses. These alternate in two-year cycles.
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