The correct answer is: A. International Cooperative Day
International Cooperative Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of July every year. It was first celebrated in 1923 to mark the centenary of the Rochdale Pioneers’ Society, which is considered to be the first cooperative. The day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of cooperatives and to promote the cooperative model of business.
Cooperatives are businesses that are owned and run by their members. They are based on the principles of self-help, democracy, equality, and solidarity. Cooperatives are often seen as a more ethical and sustainable way of doing business.
There are many different types of cooperatives, including consumer cooperatives, worker cooperatives, and agricultural cooperatives. Cooperatives can be found in all sectors of the economy, from agriculture to finance to retail.
International Cooperative Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of cooperatives and to promote the cooperative model of business. It is also a time to raise awareness of the benefits of cooperatives and to encourage people to join or start a cooperative.
The other options are incorrect because:
- B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed on 12 September.
- C. European Day of Languages is observed on 26 September.
- D. World Health Day is observed on 7 April.