The International Day of Cooperatives 2012
will be commemorated on 7 July under the theme
“Cooperative enterprises build a better world”
This year’s theme links to the observance of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC). It seeks to encourage the growth and establishment of cooperatives all over the world, and to recognize the actions of cooperatives in helping to achieve internationally agreed upon development goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals.
As part of the Year, a short film festival will take place on 19 November at UN Headquarters during the closing ceremony of the IYC. Filmmakers around the world are invited to submit their contributions by 30 September 2012. The films should raise awareness about cooperatives – what they are, and what they do – and encourage support and development of cooperative enterprises by individuals and their communities. The films should also highlight at least one of the 10 key messages of the International Year of Cooperatives. Please see the links below for more details.
The United Nations recognizes and reaffirms the role of cooperatives in economic, social and cultural development and in the achievement of social policy objectives as shown in various resolutions specific to cooperatives and the bi-ennial publication of the Secretary-General’s report on the role of cooperatives in social development.
In resolution 47/90 of 16 December 1992, the General Assembly proclaims “the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Day of Cooperatives, marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance, and decides to consider the possibility of observing an international day of cooperatives in future years …”
“Cooperative enterprises build a better world” – “Les coopératives, des entreprises pour un monde meilleur” – “Las empresas cooperativas ayudan a construir un mundo mejor” This year’s theme links to the observance of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives. It seeks to encourage the growth and establishment of cooperatives all over the world, and to recognize the actions of cooperatives in helping to achieve internationally agreed upon development goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals.
For More Information:International Year of Cooperatives 2012
International Year of Cooperatives Short Film Festival
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The International Day of Cooperatives – celebrated on July 7th
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