The International Day of Families is
observed
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on
15 May
Events Pre-1600
* 221 – Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaims himself emperor of Shu Han, the successor of the Han dynasty.
* 392 – Emperor Valentinian II is assassinated while advancing into Gaul against the Frankish usurper Arbog ...
every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the
international community
The international community is an imprecise phrase used in geopolitics and international relations to refer to a broad group of people and governments of the world.
As a rhetorical term
Aside from its use as a general descriptor, the term is ...
attaches to
families. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and
demographic
Demography () is the statistical study of populations, especially human beings.
Demographic analysis examines and measures the dimensions and dynamics of populations; it can cover whole societies or groups defined by criteria such as edu ...
processes affecting families.
Themes
Every year, the UN secretary-general announces a theme for the International Day of Families.
* 2022 - "Families and
Urbanization"
* 2021 - "Families and New Technologies"
* 2020 - "Families in Development:
Copenhagen &
Beijing + 25”
* 2019 - "Families and Climate Action: Focus on
SDG
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future".United Nations (2017) R ...
13"
* 2018 - "Families and inclusive societies"
* 2017 - "Families, education and
well-being"
* 2016 - "Families, healthy lives and
sustainable
Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and have varied in the literature and over time. The concept of sustainability can be used to guide decisions at the global, national, and individual levels (e.g. sustainable livin ...
future"
* 2015 - "Men in charge?
Gender equality and
children's rights in contemporary families"
* 2014 - "Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals; International Year of the Family + 20"
* 2013 - "Advancing
Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity"
* 2012 - "Ensuring work family balance"
* 2011 - "Confronting Family Poverty and
Social Exclusion"
* 2010 - "The impact of migration on families around the world"
* 2009 - "Mothers and Families: Challenges in a Changing World"
* 2008 - "Fathers and Families: Responsibilities and Challenges"
* 2007 - "Families and Persons with
Disabilities
Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, se ...
"
* 2006 - "Changing Families: Challenges and Opportunities"
* 2005 - "HIV/AIDS and Family Well-being"
* 2004 - "The Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family: A Framework for Action"
* 2003 - "Preparations for the observance of the Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004"
* 2002 - "Families and Ageing: Opportunities and Challenges"
* 2001 - "Families and Volunteers: Building Social Cohesion "
* 2000 - "Families: Agents and Beneficiaries of Development"
* 1999 - "Families for all ages"
* 1998 - "Families: Educators and Providers of Human Rights"
* 1997 - "Building Families Based on Partnership"
* 1996 - "Families: First Victims of Poverty and Homelessness"
Notes
External links
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