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World co-op conference focuses on peace and the global role of the movement

'The co-op movement has chosen to build bridges - this is part of our identity and…

Co-operatives are a ‘force for peace’, ICA conference hears

The world's co-op movement gathered in Panama to issue a declaration on peace, justice, inclusion and…

ICA elects 16 co-operators from 16 countries to global board

The vote was held at the Alliance's General Assembly in Panama, with Ariel Guarco re-elected president

International Labour Conference adopts first convention on decent work in the platform economy

The International Cooperative Alliance has welcomed a 'consequential development in international labour law'

More speakers announced for the ICA Global Conference

Bjørg Sandkjær, assistant secretary-general for policy coordination Undesa, will be a keynote speaker

‘Young people can shape the future of the co-op movement’

We catch up with ICA Youth Committee president Harsh Sanghani about the challenges facing the sector

Co-operators prepare for the ICA Global Conference in Panama

Co-hosted with Cooperatives of the Americas, the event takes place at the Panama Convention Centre on…

Symposium looks for ways to energise the co-op brand

'We’re in a time of poly crisis ... so it feels like a really important time…

Mapping the cultural heritage of co-ops: What should be on the list?

Work continues to celebrate places and traditions that embody the legacy, idea and practice of co-operation

What did the International Year of Cooperatives achieve at global level?

'IYC 2025 stands as a reminder that co-operation is not only a principle, but a practical…

2025: In memoriam

Tributes to some of the co-operators, and high profile supporters of the movement, who we lost…

2025 in review: Co-op stories from the year

A selection of some of the news we've carried over the past 12 months