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CSW69 Side Event on the Care Economy and Cooperatives

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On March 11, 2025, the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) Side Event took place at the Swedish Church in New York, bringing together a diverse group of experts and advocates to discuss the critical role of cooperatives in transforming the care economy.

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UN DESA and the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC) delivered a statement highlighting key insights:

  • ⁠Unpaid care work is valued at $11 trillion, yet remains undervalued in the economy.
  • Cooperatives, like We Effect, are leading efforts to improve conditions for care workers.
  • 2025 marks the International Year of Cooperatives, emphasizing their role in sustainable development.
  • The upcoming Second World Social Summit (Nov 4-6, Doha, Qatar) will review global progress on social inclusion and economic transformation.

The discussion underscored the urgent need for a multi-stakeholder approach to reshape the care economy, ensuring fair pay and better working conditions.

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