International
Day of Cooperatives 4 July 2015
"In
this crucially important year in which the world will commit itself to an
inspiring new development agenda, including a set of sustainable development
goals, let us recommit to the cooperative business model and use its many
benefits to fulfil our vision of a life of dignity for all."
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Theme for 2015: Choose co-operative, choose equality
In
1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed, in its resolution
47/90 of 16 December 1992, the International Day of Cooperatives to be
celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July.
The
aim of this International Day is to:
·
Increase awareness on cooperatives;
·
Highlight the complementarily of the
goals and objectives of the United Nations and the international cooperative
movement;
·
Underscore the contribution of the
movement to the resolution of the major problems addressed by the United
Nations;
·
Strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other actors, including
governments, at local, national and international levels.
This
year, International Co-operative Day, to be celebrated on 4 July, will have the
theme of “Choose co-operative, choose equality”.
The
co-operative movement presents a unique combination of global reach and
needs-based business conduct. Play an important role in poverty reduction by widening
ownership and by giving people a voice, both inside their organizations and in
society as a whole.
