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International Day of the Family

Overview

The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 a resolution that reflects the importance the international community attached to families.

Importance

The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.

A few Themes

Every year, the UN secretary-general makes to the particular applicable motto attention. This was from 1996:

“Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing + 25”

"Families and Climate Action: Focus on SDG 13"

"Families and inclusive societies"