International Day of Cooperatives 2026; July 4th.

FORUM: ''Cooperatives for a peaceful world." International Day of Cooperatives 2026. The theme also aligns with the ICA 2026 Global Conference theme, Building Bridges: Cooperative Contributions for a Peaceful World. At a time when many parts of the world are experiencing conflict, social fragmentation, rising inequalities, economic insecurity, and declining trust, there is a growing need to build bridges and support approaches that strengthen cohesion and rebuild connections across societies. The conference, which is taking place in Panama in September, will explore the contributions cooperatives make towards peace by building bridges between people, communities and ideas and creating inclusive spaces for participation. The role of cooperatives is underlined in the 2019 ICA Declaration on Positive Peace through Cooperatives, which calls on the cooperative movement to deepen its commitment and strengthen actions that advance peaceful and inclusive societies.The theme also resonates strongly with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and the ICA and COPAC are developing a policy brief to highlight cooperatives’ contributions to peacebuilding as part of the IYC2025 SDG policy brief series. Let’s Make the International Day of Cooperatives 2026 Unforgettable by showing the world how cooperatives are building a peaceful world, one community at a time. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #coops4sdgs, #CoopsDay, #Sustainability, #Cooperatives.

EVENTS: On July 4th, Communities around the world are encouraged to take part in the celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives 2026 by organizing events, sharing stories, and promoting this year’s theme. The world needs positive peace and cooperatives are uniquely positioned to deliver it. Join us in building a peaceful world, one cooperative at a time. Explore the events map and Register to participate!

On Monday, 6 July 2026. from 11:30–12:45 EST organized by COPAC  at the United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 8 (CR-8) an In-person event entitled ''Cooperatives as Drivers and Partners of Transformative and Localized SDG Action'' will be held. Cooperatives are uniquely positioned to contribute to the 2030 agenda. As people-centered, democratically governed enterprises owned and controlled by their members, cooperatives operate across all sectors of the economy and provide practical solutions to local and global challenges.

The 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) convenes under the theme “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.” With only four years remaining until the 2030 deadline, accelerating implementation requires development approaches that are inclusive, locally rooted, scalable, and capable of delivering integrated economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Cooperatives are uniquely positioned to contribute to this agenda. As people-centered, democratically governed enterprises owned and controlled by their members, cooperatives operate across all sectors of the economy and provide practical solutions to local and global challenges. By combining economic viability with social impact, cooperatives strengthen communities, create decent work, reduce inequalities, foster social cohesion, and contribute to sustainable and resilient development. This side event is organized in conjunction with the 2026 UN International Day of Cooperatives, celebrated on 4 July under the theme “Cooperatives for a PeacefulWorld.” The theme highlights the contribution of cooperatives to peacebuilding through social justice, economic inclusion, democratic participation, solidarity, and community resilience. In a context marked by growing inequalities, conflicts, climate-related challenges, and declining trust in institutions, cooperatives demonstrate how collective action and shared ownership can contribute to more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable societies. The event will also mark the launch of a series of 17 SDG Policy Briefs developed by the global cooperative movement, showcasing evidence and case studies of cooperative contributions across the Sustainable Development Goals. These briefs demonstrate how cooperatives serve not only as contributors to sustainable development but also as strategic partners for governments, UN agencies, development institutions, and local communities in implementing the 2030 Agenda.

The side event aims to:

• Showcase the contribution of cooperatives to transformative and localized SDG implementation, drawing on evidence from the 17 SDG Policy Briefs.
• Highlight the role of cooperatives as partners in achieving the SDGs under review at HLPF 2026, particularly through community-driven and locally owned solutions.
• Demonstrate how cooperatives contribute to peace, resilience, and social cohesion, in line with the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives theme.
• Promote policy dialogue and partnerships among governments, UN entities, financial institutions, and cooperative organizations to strengthen enabling ecosystems for cooperative development.
• Advance recognition of cooperatives as implementation partners in national and local SDG strategies, Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), and broader sustainable development frameworks.

Draft Programme 

11:30 – 11:35 Welcome and opening remarks Moderator – Andrew Allimadi – Social Affairs Office - UNDESA • H.E. Mr. Ankhbayar Nyamdorj, Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the UN (tbc) • H.E. Ambassador Michael Imran Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the UN (tbc) 11:35 – 11:50 Present the 17 SDG Policy Briefs and key findings - Dr. Ilcheong Yi - COPAC Chair and Head of Partnerships & Senior Research Coordinator at UNRISD - Joseph Njuguna – Director of Policy at the International Cooperative Alliance 

11:50 – 12:25 Multi-stakeholder Panel Discussion: Building Partnerships for Transformative and Localized SDG Action - Natalie Petrulla - Senior Manager, Programs and Strategic Partnership, Fairtrade International (tbc) - Douglas O’Brien – President and CEO, NCBA Clusa (tbc)

- UN representative 

- Government representative 

12:25 – 12:40 Interactive discussion and audience engagement 

12:40 – 12:45 Closing remarks and key takeaways

Related Sites and Documents: Concept note.

LIVESTREAM: Watch the Cooperatives as Drivers and Partners of Transformative and Localized SDG Action (HLPF 2026 Side Event)!

STATEMENTS:  “Cooperatives have long contributed not only to the absence of conflict, but to the presence of justice, inclusion, and trust; the essential foundations of positive peace. Across sectors and regions, cooperatives contribute to peaceful societies by strengthening local economies, expanding access to vital services, promoting democratic participation, creating opportunities for all and fostering trust and solidarity.” Mr. Jeroen Douglas, ICA Director General.

Key Messages:

Peace is more than the absence of conflict. It’s the presence of justice, inclusion, trust, and cooperation: values cooperatives embody every day.

Cooperatives are schools of democracy: Through one member, one vote, we teach participation, deliberation, and collective responsibility, strengthening the habits of open, resilient societies.

We bridge divides: From Cyprus to Colombia, cooperatives bring together divided communities, reintegrate former combatants, and rebuild trust post-conflict.

We address root causes of conflict: By sharing ownership, creating livelihoods, and strengthening local institutions, cooperatives tackle inequality and exclusion,key drivers of instability.

SDG 16 is at the heart of our 2026 campaign. Cooperatives are ‘local infrastructure for peace’, advancing justice, accountability, and inclusive institutions.

"Cooperatives as Agents of Positive Peace" 

Why SDG 16 Matters?

 ● The 2025 Global Progress Report on SDG 16 reveals a reality: violence is rising, justice is uneven, and trust in institutions is eroding. ○ 120 million people are displaced (double 2015 levels). ○ 502 human rights defenders were killed in 2024. ○ Conflict-related deaths are at their highest since WWII. 

● Positive peace (Johan Galtung) = absence of violence + presence of justice, inclusion, and cooperation: the foundation of cooperative values.

How Cooperatives Advance SDG 16?

SDG 16 Target & Cooperative Contribution

Target 16.1: Reduce violence 

Cooperatives rebuild trust in post-conflict zones (e.g., Rwanda, Colombia, Cyprus). 

Target 16.3: Access to justice 

Social cooperatives integrate marginalized groups, expanding economic and legal inclusion. 

Target 16.5: Reduce corruption 

Democratic governance and transparency in cooperatives combat corruption. 16.6: Effective institutions Cooperatives act as local infrastructure for peace, filling gaps where states struggle. 

Target 16.7: Inclusive decision-making 

One member, one vote ensures equitable participation in economic and social life.

Deep Dive

 ● Cooperatives as Schools of Democracy: Members practice participation, deliberation, and collective responsibility, strengthening civic culture. ● Bridging Divides: Bicommunal cooperatives in Cyprus and worker cooperatives in Colombia reintegrate divided communities. ● Economic Inclusion: Cooperatives address root causes of conflict (inequality, exclusion) by sharing ownership and creating livelihoods. ● Cultural Heritage: The ICA Cooperative Cultural Heritage Programme preserves democratic traditions that sustain social trust and peaceful coexistence. 

HOW TO JOIN #CoopsDay 2026?

Take Coordinated Action to Amplify Impact 

1. Host a Local Event 

● Organise a ‘Peace Through Cooperation’ workshop or event and register it in the CoopsDay map 

● Partner with local peacebuilders (NGOs, schools, governments) 

● Tell us how your cooperative is a school of democracy (mechanisms, initiatives, etc.), send it to media@ica.coop Example (from the SDG brief): In Rwanda, the Umugenge Cooperative used mushroom farming to rebuild trust post-genocide. Tell us your story 

2. Amplify the Message 

● Social media storm: On 4 July, flood platforms with your stories of how cooperatives build peace.

 ■ Hashtags: #CoopsDay #Coops4Peace #BuildingBridges ■ Tag: @ICAcoop: we’ll reshare! Let’s trend together! 

● Op-eds/letters: Pitch to local media and share it with us! 

● Internal Campaigns: Share the SDG 16 brief with members and host a discussion on cooperatives as ‘local infrastructure for peace’.

3. Advocate for Policy Change

● Engage policymakers with our SDG 16 brief. Ask: ‘How can cooperatives be recognised as peacebuilders in national strategies?’

● Take a picture with the poster: it is a call for peace from the cooperative movement. Share it on social media + tag @ICAcoop: we’ll reshare!

● Promote the ICA Cooperative Cultural Heritage (CCH) Programme to preserve democratic traditions.

4. Join the ICA Global Conference in Panama

● Register now for the ICA Global Conference, ‘Building Bridges: Cooperative Contributions for a Peaceful World,’ happening this September in Panama. This is your chance to deep dive into the

theme, share your experiences, and connect with global leaders in the cooperative movement. Let’s make #CoopsDay 2026 the starting point for a year of impactful action.

SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES 

 Ready-to-Post Messages for #CoopsDay 2026 

Message 1: The Power of Cooperatives Text: "Peace isn’t just the absence of war, it’s the presence of justice, inclusion, and cooperation. 🕊️ Cooperatives embody these values every day. On #CoopsDay 2026, we celebrate how #Coops4Peace build a better world. #CoopsDay #BuildingBridges

Message 2: Schools of Democracy Text: "One member, one vote isn’t just governance, it’s practice for a fairer society. Cooperatives are schools of democracy, teaching participation, trust, and collective responsibility. How does your cooperative build peace? Share your story! #CoopsDay #Coops4Peace"  

Message 3: Bridging Divides Text: "In Cyprus, bicommunal cooperatives bring Greek and Turkish Cypriots together. In Colombia, worker cooperatives reintegrate former combatants. Cooperatives bridge divides and rebuild trust. How is your cooperative fostering peace? #CoopsDay #Coops4Peace 

Message 4: Addressing Root Causes Text: "Inequality and exclusion fuel conflict. Cooperatives tackle both by sharing ownership, creating livelihoods, and strengthening local institutions. This #CoopsDay, let’s celebrate cooperatives as ‘local infrastructure for peace’. #SDG16 #Coops4Peace" Visual: Infographic on how cooperatives address SDG 16 targets. Hashtags: #CoopsDay #SDG16 #Coops4Peace 

 Message 5: Call to Action Text: "The world needs positive peace and #cooperatives are uniquely positioned to deliver it.  On 4 July, join the global #CoopsDay movement! Host an event, share your story, or advocate for policy change. Together, we build peace. #CoopsDay #BuildPeaceTogether"

Final Notes for ICA Members ● Customize messages with your cooperative’s story, photos, or local examples. ● Tag @ICAcoop and use the official hashtags to connect with the global movement. ● Engage your community: Encourage members, partners, and local leaders to share their own messages. ● Track impact: Use the #CoopsDay map to see how your actions contribute to the global campaign.

COMMUNICATION MATERIALS: Get the 2026 Media Kit!

MATERIALS FOR ICA MEMBERS 

Ready-to-Use Resources Material Description Link

CoopsDay website - Official 2026 website and archive from 2021.

#CoopsDay 2026 Logo - Ready to use 2026 logo in EN ES FR(PNG/SVG). 

SDG 16 Brief - Full brief on cooperatives as agents of positive peace. 

Global #CoopsDay Map - Register your event and see what others are doing worldwide. Send us: 1) Name of organisation 2) address/location of event 3) 1 hi-res image 4) A block of text describing the event/occasion (max 400 words) 5) A link to website or event/social media page media@ica.coop 

ICA Social Media Follow and tag @ICAcoop on Twitter,LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram. 

Case Studies - Real-world examples of cooperatives building peace (Rwanda, Colombia,Cyprus, etc.). 

Declarations - ICA Kigali Declaration on Positive Peace (2019) 

International Day of Cooperatives 2025; July 5th.

FORUM: "Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better." International Day of Cooperatives 2025. Cooperatives operate in every sector of the economy worldwide—agriculture, finance, housing, health and care, education, energy, retail, industry and services —and have consistently demonstrated their ability to advance social justice, economic democracy, and ecological sustainability while offering efficient, innovative and inclusive solutions to community needs.

Today the global cooperative movement will be celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) by highlighting what can be achieved through the power of cooperation. Themed “Driving inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world”, CoopsDay is an opportunity to raise awareness about cooperatives’ role in delivering evidence-based, people-centred solutions. This year’s CoopsDay is a special celebration due to 2025 being the second United Nations International Year of Cooperatives. Cooperatives are active in every sector of the economy, including agriculture, finance, retail, housing, healthcare, education, energy, industry and services. They employ 10% of the world’s population, providing decent employment and advancing social justice, economic democracy, and ecological sustainability. Their track record of promoting the economic and social development of all people, including marginalised groups, was recognised in the 2023 UN Secretary-General Report on Cooperatives in Social Development. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #coops4sdgs, #CoopsDay, #6july, #Sustainability, #Cooperatives.

EVENTS: In his message at the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 launch, the Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted how “cooperatives are driving development across communities large and small, fighting poverty and social inclusion, strengthening food security, helping local entrepreneurs across international markets. Your united efforts are essential as our world confronts complex challenges and strives to achieve the sustainable development goals”.

ICA President Ariel Guarco says the day is one of the most important moments since the global movement began celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives over a century ago.

“Now is the time to strengthen that impact and expand the reach of our actions—actions rooted in the principles and values that unite us and guide our daily work toward the common good. Thanks to this identity, we remain strong around the world. And at the same time, we’re able to express cooperative principles in every region, culture, and country, adapting our values to each community's development strategy. In this way, we offer local solutions to global challenges—and we can truly live out our motto: that cooperatives build a better world,” he added.

The day also falls during the Festival of Co-operatives, which is currently being held in Manchester and Rochdale, UK, to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives and the 130th anniversary of the ICA. The event, which includes the ICA General Assembly and the UK's national Co-op Congress, features a range of activities, including visits to FC United of Manchester, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Unicorn Grocery cooperative and the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, in the birthplace of the modern-day cooperative movement. The festival is hosted by The Co-operative Group and Co-operatives UK.

 The Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) is pleased to announce the official theme for the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay): “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.”. To be celebrated on Saturday, 5 July 2025, this year’s CoopsDay will serve as a flagship moment within the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025)—a once-in-a-decade opportunity to spotlight the critical role of cooperatives in building more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities. As the world confronts intensifying economic and climate-related crises, persistent inequality, and fragile social protection systems, the 2025 CoopsDay theme calls attention to the powerful role of cooperatives in delivering evidence-based, people-centered solutions.

CoopsDay 2025 aligns with two major global policy processes:

The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which will review progress on SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 14 (Life Below Water), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals; and The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), which will focus on social inclusion, poverty eradication, and sustainable development.

In 2025, the celebration marks The 103rd International Cooperative Day, and The 31st UN International Day of Cooperatives. The theme is selected jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and COPAC, in consultation with UN partners and the cooperative movement.


For media inquiries, interviews, or contributions to CoopsDay 2025:
📧 Email: copac@copac.coop
🌐 Website: About CoopsDay 2025

Message from the ICA President Ariel Guarco for the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives.

Dear cooperative friends,

This is not just another day. On July 5, we will celebrate our Day in the International Year of Cooperatives.

I believe this is one of the most important moments since we first began celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives over a century ago.

We are gaining greater prominence on the global stage, as reflected in the recognition from the United Nations and other international organizations of our cooperative socio-business model.

That’s why we also have the responsibility to turn this global recognition into concrete, sustainable, and inclusive solutions in every place where we are present.

Surely, this is already happening in every community where there is a cooperative.

Now is the time to strengthen that impact and expand the reach of our actions—actions rooted in the principles and values that unite us and guide our daily work toward the common good.

Thanks to this identity, we remain strong around the world. And at the same time, we’re able to express cooperative principles in every geography, culture, and country, adapting our values to each community's development strategy.

In this way, we offer local solutions to global challenges—and we can truly live out our motto: that cooperatives build a better world.

We’re not doing it alone. We invite others—economic, social, political actors from both the public and private sectors—to join us in building a future that is prosperous, inclusive, and peaceful.

That’s why, this July 5, we open the doors of our cooperatives and celebrate together with our members, neighbors, and communities.

Together, we proudly say: Happy International Day of Cooperatives!

Let’s keep building inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world!

Watch the full video here.

OTHER STATEMENTS: 

“This year’s theme speaks to both the identity and urgency of the cooperative model. In a time of global uncertainty, cooperatives are proving that development can be democratic, inclusive, and grounded in solidarity. CoopsDay 2025, celebrated during the International Year of Cooperatives, is a powerful opportunity to amplify that message to the world." (Wenyan Yang, COPAC Chair)

"Across the globe, cooperatives are demonstrating that a values-driven enterprise approach can deliver real and lasting solutions. International Day of Cooperatives 2025 is a moment to recognize this collective strength and reaffirm our dedication to an inclusive and sustainable path forward.” (Jeroen Douglas, Director General of the International Cooperative Alliance)

Get Involved!

As part of IYC2025, CoopsDay offers a platform for cooperatives to increase visibility, forge partnerships, and engage new audiences. A refreshed CoopsDay logo—aligned with the IYC visual identity—has been released for use in promotional materials.

Cooperatives and partners are encouraged to:

Visit the updated CoopsDay website:About CoopsDay 2025
Utilize the updated CoopsDay logo and Media Kit logo: International Day of Cooperatives 2025

Submit or view events on the IYC events platform:Events Portal – Events Portal

Share your cooperative story: Home.

About the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025

On 19 June 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. The text recommends ways to celebrate and encourages all Member States, the United Nations, and relevant stakeholders to leverage this event to promote cooperatives’ contribution to social and economic development. Among others, Member States are also invited to consider establishing national committees to coordinate and prepare for all IYC 2025 activities.

About the International Day of Cooperatives

The International Day of Cooperatives has been celebrated globally by the International Cooperative Alliance since 1923 and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1995. It is held every year on the first Saturday of July to increase awareness of cooperatives’ contributions to development and peace.

About The COPAC

The Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) is a multi-stakeholder partnership that promotes and supports people-centered and self-sustaining cooperative enterprises as key actors in sustainable development.

COPAC’s membership includes the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), and the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).

Together, COPAC works to ensure cooperatives are recognized in global policy processes and supported through enabling environments—particularly in advancing decent work, inclusive economies, gender equality, sustainable food systems, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

LIVESTREAM: International Day of Cooperatives 2025 Hybrid event entitled "Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World".

With less than five years to go to the 2030 deadline for reaching the sustainable development goals, the world is facing many challenges including persistent poverty, the climate emergency, economic shocks, conflict and growing insecurity. Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is severely off-track. In a bid to resolve multiple global crises, United Nations Member States recently adopted the Pact for The Future, a commitment with ambitious and transformative actions to accelerate progress towards achieving the goals. Cooperatives operate in diverse sectors covering social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development. To mark the International Day of Cooperatives 2025, the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC); in collaboration with the United Nations Federal Credit Union and the New York City Department of Small Business Services; is holding an event to mark the International Day of Cooperatives  at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to highlight the role of Cooperatives.
Related Documents: Concept note.

International Day of Cooperatives 2021; July 03rd

 FORUM: "Rebuild Better Together". International Day of Cooperatives 2021.

The ICA calls on cooperators and partners around the world to get ready to celebrate #CoopsDay on 3 July and to show the world how we can Rebuild better together.

Statement from the President of the International Cooperative Alliance, Ariel Guarco, for the 2021 International Day of Cooperatives. The theme of this edition is "Rebuild Better Together".

How co-operatives provide an ethical alternative to business across the world in many different sectors from small shops to global organisations.

This first eBook looks at how co-operatives contribute to the world through food production. Co-operative Enterprises Build A Better World Through Food

International Day of Co-operatives 2 July 2011

International Day of Cooperatives 2 July 2011 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF COOPERATIVES 2011 Theme: "Youth, the future of co-operative enterprise"

UN Reports and Resolutions on Cooperatives

 

 

Reports on the United Nations Secretary-General

2009	Cooperatives and Social Development (A/64/132 of 13 July 2009) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
2007	Cooperatives and Social Development (A/62/144 of 26 July 2007) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
2005	Cooperatives and Social Development (A/60/138 of 15 July 2005) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf)
2003	Cooperatives and Social Development (A/58/159 of 23 July 2003) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
2001	Cooperatives and Social Development (A/56/73–E/2001/68 of 14 May 2001) English (pdf) - Français (pdf) - Español (pdf)
1998	Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/54/57 of 23 December 1998) English(pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español(pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
1996	Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/51/267 of 6 August 1996) HTML English or English(pdf)
1994	Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/49/213 of 1 July 1994) English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf)
1992	Status and role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends (A/47/216 - E/1992/43 of May 1992) English (pdf)
1989 to 1954	National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (A/44/79-E/1989/8 of 20 January 1989) National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (A/42/56-E/1987/7 of 11 December 1986) National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (A/40/78 - E/1985/10 of 11 January 1985) National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (A/38/63 of 11 January 1983) National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (A/36/115 of 4 March 1981) National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (E/1978/15 and Corr. 1 and 2 of 1978) Contribution made by the Co-operative Movement to the Objectives of the Second United Nations Development Decade (E/5597 of 18 December 1974) Promotion of the Co-operative Movement during the Second United Nations Development Decade (E/5246 and Corr. 1 1973) Promotion of the Co-operative Movement during the Second United Nations Development Decade (E/5093 and Corr. 1 of 1971) The Role of Co-operative Movement in Achievement of Goal and Objectives of the Second United Nations Development Decade (E/4807 and Corr. 1 of 1970) The Role of the Cooperative Movement in Economic and Social Development (E/4648 of 1969) Cooperatives (E/3321 of 1960) Cooperatives (E/2950 of 1957) Rural Progress through Cooperatives (Sales No. 1954 11 B2 of 1954)

 

UN Resolutions on Cooperatives

A/RES/65/184 21 December 2010	Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
A/RES/64/136 18 December 2009	Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
A/RES/62/128 18 December 2007	Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
A/RES/58/131 22 December 2003	Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf) -- Arabic (pdf) -- Chinese (pdf) -- German (pdf) -- Russian (pdf)
A/RES/54/123 17 December 1999	Cooperatives in Social Development English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf)
A/RES/51/58 12 December 1996	Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html)-- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf)
A/RES/49/155 of 23 December 1994	Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html) -- Français HTML -- Español (pdf)
A/RES/47/90 16 December 1992	Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf)
ECOSOC Resolution 1992/25 30 July 1992	Role of Cooperatives in Light of New Economic and Social Trends English (html) -- English (pdf) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf)
A/RES/44/58 8 December 1989	National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement English (html) -- Français (pdf) -- Español (pdf)
Other resolutions
A/RES/42/41330  of November 1987: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement ECOSOC Resolution 1987/47: 8 May 1987: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement ECOSOC Resolution 1985/22 of 29 May 1985: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement ECOSOC Resolution 1983/1526 of May 1983: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement A/RES/36/18 of 9 November 1981 : National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (html) ECOSOC Decision 1981/124 of 6 May 1981: Report of the Secretary-General on National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement A/RES/33/4714 December 1978: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (html) ECOSOC Resolution 1987/8 of 5 May 1978: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement A/RES/31/37 of 30 November 1976: National Experience in Promoting the Cooperative Movement (pdf) ECOSOC Decision 77 (LVIII) of6 May 1975 : Role of the Cooperative Movement in the Second United Nations Development Decade ECOSOC Decision 16 May 197316 May 1973: Promotion of the Cooperative Movement during the Second United Nations Development Decade ECOSOC Resolution (LII) 1668 of 1 June 1972: The Role of the Cooperative Movement in Economic and Social Development ECOSOC Resolution (XLVI) 1413 o f6 June 1969 : The Role of the Cooperative Movement in Economic and Social Development General Assembly Resolution 2459 (XXIII): The Role of the Cooperative Movement in Economic and Social Development (pdf) ECOSOC Resolution 830 I (XXXII) of 2 August 1961: Cooperatives in Agriculture ECOSOC Resolution 760 (XXIX) of 21 April 1960 : Cooperatives ECOSOC Resolution 640 (XXIII) of 2 May 1957: Cooperatives ECOSOC Resolution 512 (XVII) of 30 April 1954: Economic Development of Under-Developed Countries ECOSOC Resolution 370 (XIII)of 7 September 1951: Land Reform General Assembly Resolution (VI) 524 of 12 January 1951: Land Reform (pdf) General Assembly Resolution 401 (V) of 20 November 1950: Land Reform

UN Press Releases 2000 to present

2010	UN News Centre: Cooperatives can and do benefit women worldwide, Secretary-General says (3 July 2010)
2009	UN News Centre: Secretary-General: cooperatives can help pull world out of recession United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "Driving Global Recovery Through Cooperatives" (UNIS/SGSM/12 of 23 June 2009)
2008	UN News Centre:Cooperatives have key role to play in combating climate change, says Ban
2007	International Day of Cooperatives to Highlight Corporate Social Responsibility (OBV/637 SOC/4733 of 2 July 2007)
2005	Message of the United Nations´ Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, at the opening of the Microfinance Symposium, October 2005 (SG/SM/10151 ECO/94 of 10 October 2005) Message by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the International Co-operative Alliance General Assembly in Cartagena, 22-23 September 2005 - (pdf) Message of United Nations´ Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of United Nations International Day of Cooperatives, 2005 (pdf)
2004	Message of United Nations´ Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of United Nations International Day of Cooperatives: "Policies, Laws Supporting Growth Are Vital, Says Secretary-General in Message Marking International Day of Cooperatives" -- (pdf) (SG/SM/9396 OBV/431 of 30 June 2004) - Français Message of United Nations´ Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Marking International Women's Day, Hails Heroic Leader of Fight against HIV/AIDS, urging their further empowerment -- notes that "cooperatives doing remarkable work on prevention and care" -- Français (SG/SM/9186 OBV/408 WOM/1442, 8 March 2004)
2003	Message of United Nations´ Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of United Nations International Day of Cooperatives: "Cooperatives Provide Vital Health, Housing, Banking Services, Secretary-General Says In Message For International Day" -- pdf (SG/SM/8762 OBV/359, 25 June 2003)
2002	Message of United Nations´ Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of United Nations International Day of Cooperatives: "Secretary-General Urges 'Widest Possible Use' Of Cooperative Experience In Service Of Global Community" -- Français ( SG/SM/8289 OBV/281, 25 June 2002)
2001	Message of United Nations´ Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of United Nations International Day of Cooperatives: "Cooperatives are Significant Actors in Development, says Secretary-General" ( SG/SM/7872 OBV/224, 29 June 2001)

Other Documents

2009	UN Expert Group Meeting: "Cooperatives in a World of Crisis", 26-28 April 2009 - see report, presentations and other background information
2006	Cooperatives at Work (United Nations Department of Public Information)
1995	Cooperatives: "Schools of Democracy" (DPI/1716/COOP - June 1995) Les Coopératives: "Ecoles de la démocratie" (DPI/1716/COOP - Septembre 1995)
	Background Notes prepared jointly by the United Nations and COPAC members (International Co-operative Alliance and International Federation of Agricultural Producers) for the the World Summit on Social Development The Basis for an Effective Social Partnership (Note 1) The Expansion of Productive Employment and the Reduction of Unemployment (Note 2) Eradication of Poverty (Note 3) Social Integration (Note 4) Contribution of the Co-operative Movement to the Advancement of Women (Note 5) Co-operatives in the Health Sector (Note 6) Farmers' Organizations and Rural Co-operatives (Note 7) Savings and Credit Co-operatives - "Credit Unions" (Note 8) Co-operatives and the Consumer (Note 9) Co-operatives and the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (HABITAT II) (Note 10)