Every year, International Day of Cooperatives or International Co-Operative Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in July. The cooperative movement is celebrated by the International Cooperative Alliance since 1923. International Day of Cooperatives 2024 is observed on July 6. Each year, the International Day of Cooperatives has a different theme, focusing on various aspects of cooperative work, such as sustainable development, gender equality, and inclusive growth. The theme is selected by the ICA and the United Nations. This year, cooperatives worldwide will celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives with the theme ‘Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All’. This article lets us know more about the International Day of Cooperatives, its history, and its significance in recognising the contribution of cooperatives to the global economy.

Under the theme, cooperatives will have the opportunity to showcase their current and historical contributions to building a sustainable future. According to the official website of the UN, the theme this year aligns well with the objectives of the upcoming UN Summit of the Future whose theme is ‘Multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow’. July 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates in July. 

International Day of Cooperatives 2024 Date

International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July. International Day of Cooperatives 2024 is celebrated on July 6.

International Day of Cooperatives 2024 Theme

The International Day of Cooperatives 2024 Theme is ‘Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All’.

International Day of Cooperatives History

International Day of Cooperatives was first celebrated in July 1995. On December 16, 1992, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed in resolution 47/90 that the first Saturday of July 1995 will be celebrated as International Day of Cooperatives, marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance. Since 1995, the International Day of Cooperatives has been observed jointly alongside International Cooperative Day.

International Day of Cooperatives Significance

International Day of Cooperatives is an important event that aims to increase awareness of cooperatives and highlight their contributions to resolving major problems addressed by the United Nations. It also aims to strengthen and extend partnerships between the international cooperative movement and other organisations. The day is marked by events and activities like conferences, seminars, workshops, and community projects that promote the cooperative model.

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