The correct answer is: A. International Cooperative Day
International Cooperative Day is celebrated every year on 8 May. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of cooperatives and to promote the cooperative movement. The day was first celebrated in 1923, and it was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1995.
Cooperatives are businesses that are owned and controlled by their members. They are based on the principles of cooperation, democracy, equality, and solidarity. Cooperatives are an important part of the global economy, and they play a vital role in providing essential goods and services to people around the world.
On International Cooperative Day, cooperatives around the world hold events and activities to celebrate their achievements and to promote the cooperative movement. These events can include speeches, workshops, parades, and concerts.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- A. International Cooperative Day is celebrated every year on 8 May. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of cooperatives and to promote the cooperative movement. The day was first celebrated in 1923, and it was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1995.
- B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is celebrated every year on 12 September. It is a day to promote South-South cooperation, which is the cooperation between developing countries. The day was first celebrated in 2005.
- C. World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day is celebrated every year on 8 May. It is a day to celebrate the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The day was first celebrated in 1948.
- D. International Day of Deliberately Unemployed is not an official day. It is a day that is celebrated by some people to promote the idea of deliberately being unemployed. The day is not recognized by the United Nations.