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19 June '13

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United States Co-operatives and the victims of internment
On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed an Executive Order requiring all Japanese...
United States Gender equality can reduce world's hunger by 150 million people
Closing the gender gap in agriculture would result in significant gains in the fight against...
Uganda Ugandan co-operative pioneers gender equality scheme
A Fairtrade co-operative in Western Uganda has pioneered a ground-breaking training scheme to help...
Global News Co-operatives can empower all women — International Women's Day statements
Co-operatives can play a much larger role in supporting gender equality, said two leading women...

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Palestinian TerritoryCo-ops could be key to a new approach to Palestinian aid

Co-ops could play a key role in developing a new approach to Palestinian aid, according to prominent Palestinian political analyst, author and journalist; Nadia Hijab.

(1)Agriculture, Co-operatives, Community, Development, Democracy, Equality, Politics, Regional Organisations, Society
Simel Esim, political economist and Programme Manager of the ILO’s Co-op Branch.

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Global NewsCo-ops help to promote gender equality, says Simel Esim

The ILO is encouraging increased representation of women within co-ops as members and leaders, said the Programme Manager of the ILO’s Co-op Branch.

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Global NewsSimel Esim on the importance of getting the youth in co-ops

At the United Nations' Closing Ceremony for the International Year of Co-operatives, youth is a key issue on the agenda in a world where young people are three times more ...

(3)Co-operatives, Consumer, Democracy, Education, Equality, Mutuals, Housing, Social Enterprise, Youth, Society
Mikel Lezamiz, Mondragon's Co-operative Development Manager at Co-operative Congress, Co-operatives United

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Global NewsWorker co-ops at the heart of Mondragon’s success

With 258 co-operative enterprises, 82,000 jobs within four sectors: Finance, Industry, Retail and Knowledge, the Mondragon Corporation is today the foremost Basque business group ...

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Global NewsThursday: Celebration of The Co-operative's support of the LGBT community

A special celebration of The Co-operative’s support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community will take place on 1 November at Exchange Auditorium, ...

(12)Co-operatives, Equality, Regional Organisations, Social Enterprise, Society
Fairtrade co-operative in Manduvira.

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Global NewsFairtrade events across Co-operatives United

Interested in Fairtrade and co-operation? Then look no further for the best events on Fairtade at Co-operatives United. 

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Karin Christiansen, General Secretary of the Co-operative Party.

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NorwayWednesday: Gender Forum speakers

The Gender Forum will look at the role of women in the Co-operative Movement. The speakers will range from the first female General Secretary of the Co-operative Party to Guardian ...

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Global NewsBuilding a decade of Co-operation together

Co-operatives are businesses, which are run by their members. They work for the people, not against them. They can be huge worldwide businesses or be run by only a few people.

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Labour/Co-op candidate for Manchester Central Lucy Powell

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United KingdomWomen play a leading role in the Co-operative Party

The role of women in the Co-operative Party is set to shape the future Cabinets of British government, according to the Co-operative Group's Len Wardle.

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Polly Toynbee and José Graziano da Silva are set to speak at Co-operatives United

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United KingdomWednesday: Meet two of Co-operatives United speakers

Two leaders from the world of food and agriculture and female equality are set to speak at Co-operatives United.

(0)Agriculture, Co-operatives, Consumer, Equality, Social Enterprise, Society