On behalf of the Traditional Arts Association, which has accreditated UNESCO member, the President of the Association Ahmet Akcan attended the Accredited Civil Society Organizations Advisory Board Meeting held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on April 18, 2019.

Speaking at the advisory board meeting, Akcan stated that they support the proposal to establish a committee for accredited NGOs working in the field of intangible cultural heritage as Traditional Arts Association and they can make any contribution in this formation.

In order to take an active role in UNESCO's work on intangible cultural heritage, a meeting was held with accredited NGOs Executive Board Chairman Naila Ceribasic and Executive Board Member Meg Nömgård and a joint organization was held in Istanbul with accredited NGOs.