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Thanks to our constituents, colleagues and multilateral and bilateral partners in recognizing the value of the coop/sse portfolio for decent work, social justice, and sustainable development. We are committed to keeping the momentum going, together, despite the uncertain times.

Our next Co-op Conversation happens tomorrow! We look forward to Marica Vazquez Tagliero and her talk, "Advancing the Safety and Wellbeing of Waste-pickers through Co-operatives: The Story of Les Valoristes Coopérative de Solidarité". Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a3…

Just announced! The theme of @UN International Day of Cooperatives 2026 is: “Cooperatives for a peaceful world!” The theme resonates strongly with the @ILO’s long-standing recognition of cooperatives as key actors for social justice & lasting peace. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🚨Opportunity alert! The @ILO is seeking an external collaborator to undertake a feasibility assessment on the provision of care services through cooperatives & other SSE entities in #Cambodia. 🇰🇭 📅  Deadline: 10 May 2026 ungm.org/Public/Notice/…

We celebrate the publication of issue no. 5⃣0⃣ of #SocialEconomyNews, six years sharing the most relevant news on #SocialEconomy in 🇪🇺 and 🌐 A huge thank you to our collaborators at @ciriec @SocialEcoEU @empleogob Here’s to 50 more issues 🤗 socialeconomynews.eu/en/ficha-bolet…

🇪🇹In Ethiopia, a @IloProspects intervention is advancing #coop development in the dairy value chain for refugee & host communities. It helps strengthen coop operations & market linkages as part of broader efforts to improve dairy production & livelihoods. ilo.org/resource/artic…

🌍♻️ New brief: Cooperatives & SDG 12 From recycling ♻️ to responsible sourcing 🌱, cooperatives are transforming how we produce and consume. ✔️ Less waste ✔️ More efficiency ✔️ Fairer value chains 🔗 Read more: copac.coop/iyc-2025-serie…

🏆Nominations are still open for the ICA-Africa Cooperative Excellence Awards 2026 Celebrate leaders, organizations & innovations driving cooperative impact across Africa. 🗓️Deadline: 1 May 2026 🔗Submit nomination: icoop.ai/awards/ica-afr…

In India, the @ILO’s capacity building initiative using tools such as Think.CareCOOP & Start.CareCOOP are helping strengthen care provision through cooperatives, while unlocking opportunities & advancing decent work in the cotton supply chains. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🙌 Out now! 📬 Our March newsletter highlights the latest @UNTFSSE call for inputs to inform the UN Secretary-General’s 2026 report on the #SSE, progress on advancing decent work in & through the SSE, new laws, initiatives & resources & more! Dive in: adestra.ilo.org/q/1cHdbhaSG0Ut…

📢 Call for inputs to inform the preparation of the 2026 Report of the @UN SG on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 79/213 on “Promoting the social and solidarity economy for sustainable development.” unsse.org/2026-unsg-sse-…

🇪🇸Good news from Spain on the adoption of a new law on the #SSE! At the @ILO, we continue to work closely with constituents in Spain & beyond to create a conducive environment for advancing decent work & social justice in & through the SSE. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

👏 Congratulations to #CostaRica 🇨🇷 on adopting a new legal framework for the #SSE! 🤝 @ILO continues working with its constituents in Costa Rica & beyond to promote enabling legal & policy frameworks for the SSE. 🔗 Full text of the law (in Spanish): imprentanacional.go.cr/pub/2026/03/12…

ICA–ILO Partnership since 1920: Advancing social justice through 106 years of cooperation It was in March 1920, when the @ilo established a dedicated section on cooperatives, that continues to this day as the ILO Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy Unit.

🇱🇧In #Lebanon, @ILO's climate-smart irrigation pilot initiatives help farmers reduce resource use, lower costs & improve crop performance, while advancing green jobs. 🤝Coops are strategic partners in this effort. 👉Read more about the role they play: ilo.org/resource/artic…

Stronger coops can help make agricultural value chains fairer, safer, more productive — and free from #ChildLabour. In #Kenya 🇰🇪, coop officers were trained through @ilo and @AfricaAccel to strengthen coop governance across value chains. 👉the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanz…

En el foro de @CCCCA20 Virginia Rose subrayó que contar con estadísticas comparables y armonizadas es clave para medir y visibilizar el impacto económico y social de la Economía Social y Solidaria. "Sin datos, hay menos reconocimiento, inversión y políticas eficaces"

En Medellín🇨🇴 #OIT participó en el Foro de Liderazgo Transformacional Cooperativo de @CCCCA20 con Virginia Rose, especialista de #OIT Andina quien expuso la ponencia "El cooperativismo como motor de empleo y trabajo decente" destacando la Recomendación #R193 🧵

The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation is searching for their new Executive Director! This isn't just a job. It's a chance to shape the future of worker ownership in Canada. If you or someone you know is interested, learn more here: canadianworker.coop/co-executive-d…

😊 Happiness grows where cooperation and solidarity thrive. 🤝 Cooperatives & the wider SSE advance decent work, strengthen community bonds and support resilient local economies, helping lay the groundwork for well-being and shared prosperity for all. #HappinessDay

🎉Decent Work and the #SSE in #Japan 🇯🇵 Twelve dialogues is now available from the @ilo in Japanese. ➡️It explores perspectives on Japan’s evolving SSE landscape, drawing from diverse stakeholders. 🔔 See here ➡️ lnkd.in/erf2ETM3