📬 The February Cooperative Insider newsletter is out now!

Inside:
✨ #IWD2026 message from ICA GEC President
🌍 ICA at #CSocD64
📘 New SDG policy briefs (#SDG2 & #SDG7)
⚖️ Cooperative law updates
🎓 Summer School & ICBA Symposium
and many more
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CSocD64: Multistakeholder Forum underscores the role of cooperatives as catalysts for development | ICA The Doha Political Declaration, published in November during the second World Summit on Social Development, underscored the urgency of pursuing a whole-of-government and a whole-of-society approach to...

From Doha to delivery.

At #CSocD64, leaders explored how the Doha Political Declaration can become real policy and finance — with cooperatives recognised as permanent infrastructure for social justice, not temporary projects.

Read: ica.coop/en/newsroom/...

CSocD64 Closing Session - Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Loreto The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development marked the adoption of significant resolutions aimed at advancing social development and addressing key global challenges. The closing…

Read the reflection from our virtual youth interns on the Closing Session of the UN Commission for Social Development held on February 10, 2026.

Learn about what comes next for international commitment to the Doha Declaration.

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#CSocD64 #EveryoneIncluded #CJ

Check out the reflections from our virtual youth interns on the Civil Society Forum of the UN Commission for Social Development held on February 6, 2026.

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#CSocD64 #EveryoneIncluded #CJ

Our virtual youth interns attended important side events on the Doha Declaration during the UN Commission for Social Development held February 2 - 10, 2026.

Check out their summary and reflection on the side event: ibvmunngo.org/csocd64-side...

#CSocD64 #EveryoneIncluded #CJ

CSocD64 Opening Session - Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Loreto The opening session of the 64th Commission for Social Development consisted of two major parts. There was an introduction of the priority theme titled ‘advancing social development and social justice…

Our virtual youth interns were busy during the UN Commission for Social Development held February 2 - 10, 2026.

Check out their summary and reflection on the Opening Session: ibvmunngo.org/csocd64-open...

#CSocD64 #EveryoneIncluded #CJ

CSocD64: Advancing Social Development and Social Justice Through Cooperative and SSE Solutions | ICA Last year saw two major milestones for the global cooperative movement: the Second World Social Summit, held in Doha in November 2025, and the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC2025).

How can cooperatives turn the Doha Declaration and #IYC2025 legacy into real policies and action?

At #CSocD64, ICA & COPAC discussed implementation, the AI divide, national policy integration, women & youth leadership, and scaling impact.

Read more here: ica.coop/en/newsroom/...

Join us for the final day of the 64th session of the Commission for Social Development!

You can also check out side events available online: teamup.com/ks5votfod231...

Watch on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/search?qu...

#CJ #EveryoneIncluded #CSocD64

Advancing Social Development and Social Justice Through Cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Solutions (CSocD64 Side Event) Side event of the 64th Commission For Social Development (CSocD64) entitled "Advancing Social Development and Social Justice Through Cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Solutions: From...

These findings and much more were also discussed at the recently concluded #CSocD64, which you can rewatch here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...
#SDG2 #ZeroHunger #FoodSecurity #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #Coops4Dev🌍

Learn more about the 64th Commission for Social Development here: social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-s...

Read the Doha Political Declaration here: social.desa.un.org/world-summit...

#CJ #SocialDevelopment #EveryoneIncluded #CSocD64

What is the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development?

Learn more here: www.un.org/en/developme...

#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

CSocD is an importance space for all stakeholders to engage in conversation with Member States and UN departments and agencies to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

Social justice cannot exist without #GenderEquality. On the margins of the Commission on Social Development #CSocD64, German Youth Delegates Sahra Rezaie and Dania Schulze hosted a side event with human rights defenders from #Afghanistan.

🌍 UNRISD at #CSocD64 | On 4 Feb 2026, we convened “Beyond Normative Commitments: Care & Support Systems in LAC” with partners, incl. Gov of Chile, IDRC, GRADE, CLACSO, ELA, and the Global Alliance for Care.
📹: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqNo...

Young people are driving #SocialJustice. Now, they need a🪑at the table where decisions are made!

Today,🇨🇭 #YouthRep Jorina together with #YouthReps from 🇧🇬hosted fruitful discussions on meaningful #YouthParticipation for inclusive social development & justice as part of #CSocD64

🚨⏰ Starting in 10 minutes!

Join us live 👉 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...

#CSocD64 #coops4dev🌍 #CSOCD #Cooperatives #SocialDevelopment

Day 5 of CSocD64!
Join the Civil Soceity Forum today at 10am EST and learn from Member States and civil society about key actions to foster social development.
Follow along on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en
Read more about it here: social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-s...
#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

9th plenary meeting - 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) will take place from 2 to 10 February 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Commission is the advisory body responsible for t...

🔴 We’re live now at #CSocD64 with Jeroen Douglas!
🔴 ¡Estamos en directo en la #CSocD64 con Jeroen Douglas!

📽️ Follow us live / Síguenos en directo ⤵️⤵️ webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t...

@ec.europa.eu #CSOCD #Cooperatives #SocialDevelopment #coops4dev🌍

Millions of people living in poverty lack access to sanitation facilities and information on menstrual health, reinforcing stigmatization and inequalities.

Yesterday,🇨🇭 #YouthRep called on States to invest in menstrual hygiene through access, education, and ending stigma. #CSocD64

Advancing social development: Time to turn commitments into action When the Commission for Social Development convenes this month, it will be the first global gathering after the Second World Summit for Social Development. It offers a key opportunity to start turning the commitments made to advance social development into action. We asked the team in UN DESA’s Divi…

Preview discussion of #CSocD64 (happening now): The first global check-in after the 2025 Social Summit, focused on turning the Doha Political Declaration into action on poverty, decent work, and social inclusion—plus stronger data and planning capacity.

https://ow.ly/MSch50Y8Pow

Day 4 of CSocD64!
Catch the interactive dialogue on 'United for Inclusion: Leveraging the UN System for Transformative Social Development."
Follow along on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en
Read more about it here: social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-s...
#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

Day 3 of CSocD64!
Join in today's session on eradicating poverty and ensuring dignity through resilient care and support systems.
Follow along on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en
Read more about it here: social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-s...
#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

🌍 The ICA is at #CSocD64! This Friday, together with COPAC, we will organise a side event that can be followed live online in EN & ES 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u...

⏰ 10:00–11:15 ET (16:00–17:15 CET)
👉 More info: ica.coop/en/events/ic...

#CSOCD #Cooperatives #SocialDevelopment #coops4dev🌍

Social development is not an abstract goal but a concrete obligation. The Doha Declaration marks a milestone. Together, we must now build on what we achieved at the #SocialSummit2025.

Statement at #CSocD64, partly delivered by German Youth Delegates: new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/275491...

❄️ It is cold - but Ukraine stands

At the #CSocD64 side event on People-Centred Social Development, organised by Ukraine, Latvia:
🔸 stood in solidarity with Ukraine in protecting its most vulnerable
🔸 reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding social infrastructure

64th Commission For Social Development - CSocD64 | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) ​The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) is scheduled to take place from 2 to 10 February 2026 in Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York. Priority ThemeAdvancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies…

Happening this week: the UN Commission for Social Development

Why it matters: #CSocD64 sets the policy framing for poverty, care systems, and inclusion that shows up later in #SDGs priorities, funding narratives, and what governments choose to measure.

https://social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-session

Day 2 of CSocD64!
Join in today's plenary session on the outcomes of the 2nd World Summit for Social Development.
Follow along on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en
Read more about it here: social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-s...
#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

🗓️ This week's events in #SustainableDevelopment

🧪 2-6 Feb | 1st Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste & Pollution
www.unep.org/isp-cwp/plen...

🤝 2-11 Feb | #CSocD64

🌿 3-8 Feb | @ipbes.net 12
www.ipbes.net/events/ipbes...

♻️ 7 Feb | INC-5.3 #GlobalPlasticsTreaty
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The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development begins today!

Follow along on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en
Read more about it here: social.desa.un.org/csocd/64th-s...

#CSocD64 #CJ #EveryoneIncluded

A purple poster with a pink header titled "ARROW’S RECOMMENDATION." The text urges Member States to ensure the full implementation and review of the Doha and Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action, centering youth, women, and girls in all their diversities.

A purple poster with a pink header titled "ARROW’S RECOMMENDATION." The text urges Member States to improve public investment in health and social protection systems, ensuring universal health coverage and safe, undisrupted access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services.

A purple poster with a pink header titled "ARROW’S RECOMMENDATION." The text urges Member States to ensure the comprehensive, inclusive, and rights-based integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) into national policies and development frameworks.

📢 ARROW is attending the 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) from 2-10 February 2026.

Learn about the #CSocD64, its importance and ARROW's statement in six informative posters ✌️

Read the full statement here: docs.un.org/en/E/CN.5/20...

#EveryoneIncluded