After Obtaining Consultative Status last January, the INA Has Been Upgraded to Full Member Only 4 Months Later. The INA Has Already Submitted Seven Official Reports to the United Nations in Recent Months.
Just Four Months After Obtaining Consultative Status, the International Nightlife Association (INA) Has Been Elevated to Full Membership Within the UN’s CoNGO
We are proud to share that the International Nightlife Association (INA) has been officially upgraded to Full Member status within the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)—only four months after securing Consultative Status this past January.
This milestone reflects the INA’s unwavering commitment to advancing the global nightlife sector through meaningful engagement with the United Nations. In partnership with the Faculty of Nightlife Studies and Appleton Private University, the INA has already submitted seven official reports to the UN in recent months, actively contributing to key discussions on sustainability, safety, economic impact, and social inclusion.
As the first organization representing the global nightlife sector to achieve ECOSOC consultative status, the INA’s promotion to full CoNGO membership is a major achievement. It recognizes nightlife’s growing relevance in global conversations around sustainable urban development, cultural policy, mental health, youth empowerment, and inclusive cities.
Full CoNGO membership allows the INA to engage more deeply in the UN ecosystem—submitting reports, building coalitions, influencing policy, and advocating directly for the strategic interests of nightlife worldwide.
“Being upgraded to full membership within CoNGO of the UN and having already submitted seven reports is a tremendous recognition of the INA’s ongoing commitment to responsible global nightlife advocacy,” said Joaquim Boadas de Quintana, General Secretary of the INA. “This platform gives nightlife a voice in shaping international standards around safety, sustainability, and cultural development.”
Seven Reports: Elevating Nightlife on the Global Stage
In collaboration with the Faculty of Nightlife Studies at Appleton Private University, the INA has developed and submitted seven groundbreaking reports to the UN, demonstrating nightlife’s positive influence on global society:
- The Importance of the INA for the United Nations and the Triple Excellence: A Case Study in CoNGO Explores the INA’s leadership in promoting safety, quality, and sustainability through its Triple Excellence distinctions—INSC, INAQ, and INQS.
- Economic Impact of Nightlife: A Comprehensive Analysis Highlights nightlife’s contribution to job creation, tourism, and economic development, with case studies from global nightlife hubs like Ibiza, Berlin, and New York.
- The Fight Against Racial Discrimination: A Call to Global Action Advocates for diverse, equitable, and inclusive nightlife spaces, aligned with the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).
- Sustainability and Nightlife Addresses environmental challenges and solutions in nightlife, proposing circular economy models and promoting eco-conscious standards via the INQS distinction.
- The Importance of the Faculty of Nightlife Studies in the International Nightlife Sector Highlights the Faculty’s mission to professionalize the industry through research and academic programs that align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Evolution of Social Norms and Risk Behaviors in the Context of Globalization and Youth Cultural Convergence Examines how globalization is shaping youth culture and nightlife, while reinforcing the interplay between global trends and local identities.
- Proposal for the Creation of the World Nightlife Observatory (WONO) Introduces a sociological lens on nightlife, recognizing it as a vital space for cultural expression, social reflection, and urban innovation.
