International Day of Families Celebrated Globally
Kathmandu. International Day of Families is being celebrated today in various programs organized in different countries of the world, focusing on sustainable development, social inclusion, and the strong role of the family.< /p>
On this occasion, a special discussion on policy solutions for sustainable development is being held at the United Nations Headquarters in preparation for the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development.< /p>
Although the UN began to pay special attention to family-related issues since the 1980s, the Commission for Social Development, on the recommendation of the Economic and Social Council, passed a proposal in 1983 on 'The Role of the Family in the Development Process' and urged the Secretary-General to increase global public awareness about the problems, needs, and solutions of families.< /p>
According to the UN, in 1985, the Council suggested to the General Assembly to include the topic 'The Family in the Development Process' in its agenda. Subsequently, based on the views and proposals of the member states, initiatives were taken to improve the condition and welfare of families and to increase international cooperation for social development.< /p>
The General Assembly declared 1989 as the 'International Year of the Family'. Subsequently, according to the proposal passed in 1993, it was decided to celebrate May 15 every year as the International Day of Families. This day officially began to be celebrated worldwide from 1994.< /p>
It is believed that the International Day of Families provides an opportunity to increase awareness about the social, economic, and demographic processes related to families. Families and family-friendly policies and programs are considered an important basis for achieving the sustainable development goals approved by the 193 member states of the UN in 2015. The role of the family is given special importance in achieving the goals of poverty reduction, ending discrimination, social security, and inclusive development.< /p>
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