2019 theme: COOPS 4 DECENT WORK. According to a recent estimate, cooperatives around the world employ or are the main source of income for more than 279 million people—almost 10% of humanity’s total working population. Beyond these numbers, different studies have confirmed that, by comparison with employment in other sectors, cooperative jobs: tend to be Continue Reading
National Refuge Day – 20th June. World Refugee Week 16th June – 22nd June.
National Refuge Day – 20th June. World Refugee Week 16th June – 22nd June. #WithRefugees is the theme for Refugee Week 2019 in Australia. Refugee Week provides a platform where positive images of refugees can be promoted in order to create a culture of welcome throughout the country. The ultimate aim of the celebration Continue Reading
World Oceans Day – 8 June
World Oceans Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our oceans, how we depend on them and how to ensure they are protected. The day was originally recognised by the United Nations in December 2008 after the concept was first proposed at Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The UN Division Continue Reading