On 25 September 2026, RIPESS Intercontinental will take part in the high-level meeting “Advancing the Social and Solidarity Economy”, organised by the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy and the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE). The session will take place from 12:00 to 14:15 at the Instituto Cervantes in New York, coinciding with the week of the United Nations General Assembly.

A growing multilateral process

In December 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 79/213, its second resolution dedicated to the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). The text reaffirmed the essential contribution of the SSE to the fulfilment of the 2030 Agenda, and urged States to strengthen policies, regulatory frameworks and support mechanisms; to cooperate and share best practices; and to integrate the SSE into multilateral processes and the planning of the United Nations system.

The resolution also requested the Secretary-General to prepare a report on its implementation, in collaboration with the UNTFSSE. This report — which will be presented at the event in New York — highlights significant progress in legal, institutional and statistical recognition, but also shows that progress is uneven and that there is still a need to strengthen the quality of implementation, the participation of SSE stakeholders and concrete outcomes for communities, workers and regions.

This context has spurred greater international coordination. On 11 June 2026, the governments of Brazil, Colombia and Spain convened the launch of the Group of Friends on the SSE at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, with the participation of around 30 governments from all regions. RIPESS took part in this important meeting as one of the stakeholders, representing the voices and work of its members and emphasising the importance of the SSE as a tool for social justice, decent work and economic democracy.

Presentation of the Secretary-General’s Report

The event on 25 September will open with the presentation of the Secretary-General’s Report on the implementation of Resolution 79/213, which analyses progress made since 2024 and sets out priorities for consolidating coherent policies, strong institutions, adequate financial mechanisms, robust statistical systems and meaningful participation by SSE stakeholders.

Ministerial dialogue of the Friends of the SSE Group

Following the presentation of the report, a ministerial dialogue will be held with representatives from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. The discussion will address:

  • priorities for accelerating the implementation of Resolution 79/213,
  • elements for a possible third General Assembly resolution in 2027,
  • strengthening the Group of Friends of the SSE,
  • national experiences and opportunities for international cooperation.

This forum aims to consolidate political leadership and intergovernmental cooperation on the SSE in a global context marked by growing inequalities and pressures on multilateralism.

RIPESS’s contribution

RIPESS’s participation in New York builds on the work begun in Geneva and reaffirms our commitment to:

  • promoting the SSE as a tool for social and economic justice,
  • fostering the meaningful participation of social movements in multilateral processes,
  • strengthening coordination between governments, institutions and SSE networks,
  • contributing to an international agenda that recognises and supports the transformative practices of the SSE.

This event forms part of RIPESS’s activities in New York during the week of 21 to 26 September. Check the dedicated web note with the full agenda of RIPESS’ participation during the week.