UCIP was founded on 15th December 1927 in Brussels, Belgium. Federations are professional bodies on world level.
Regions are geographical associations.
The federations and regions organise highly useful and specialised seminars. Federations and regions complement each other as they look into the professional and regional needs of UCIP members worldwide. It is convened every three years. The members of the general assembly are the elected office-bearers of UCIP, and representatives of UCIP federations and regions. The general assembly elects the president and approves all major changes after advice from the council.