International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025
On 5 July 2025, the International Day of Cooperatives was observed worldwide under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World', during the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Summary
The International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) was observed on Saturday, 5 July 2025, under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World', as a flagship moment of the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025. The day is held every year on the first Saturday of July; it has been celebrated by the International Cooperative Alliance since 1923 and was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1995 (static). The theme is chosen jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance and the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC).
Key facts
- Date
- 5 July 2025 (first Saturday of July)
- Theme
- Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World
- Context
- UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025
- History (static)
- Celebrated by ICA since 1923; recognised by UN in 1995
- Theme set by
- ICA and COPAC
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World
UN and ICA: CoopsDay 2025 was celebrated under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World'. ('Cooperatives Build a Better World' is the theme of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.)
Consider the following about the International Day of Cooperatives: 1. It is observed on the first Saturday of July every year. 2. It was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1995. 3. Its theme is chosen solely by the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (ICA). Statement 3 is wrong: the theme is selected jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance and COPAC.