Since 1923, cooperatives from around the world have been observing the International Day of Cooperatives. Since its inception, this annual event has served as a testament to the collective strength, resilience, and impact of cooperatives.

With the slogan Cooperatives for Sustainable Development, more than a billion cooperators worldwide will celebrate their international day on July 1st; a day that has marked corporativism for a century.

The annual celebration recognizes the significant economic impact the cooperative movement has had on the world and the role it has played in building a more sustainable future.

The "CoopsDay" aims to raise awareness of cooperatives and the principles of the movement, which include economic efficiency, equality, and world peace.

Since 1995, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC), a UN institution, have collaborated to select the #CoopsDay celebrations' theme.

"CoopsDay" is an opportunity for local, national, and worldwide governments, civil society organizations, and the general public to learn more about cooperatives and their dedication to a just future for everyone.

The international conference “Cooperatives for Sustainable Development” will be held online from Donostia Spain on July 1st 2023.