INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
The International Day of Families is an occurrence to
commemorate the significance of families, societies and cultures across the
world.
The Day also provides an opportunity to promote
consciousness about issues involving in
families and to raise knowledge of the social, economic and demographic
processes disturbing the families.
WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
Tuesday, 15th
May
WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
On this day people involve in
various activities such as
- · Workshops
- · Conferences, exhibitions
- · Organizing radio and television programs
- · Newspaper articles
- · Cultural programs
- · Campaigns for public policies to strengthen and support family units
INTERNATIONAL
DAY OF FAMILIES HISTORY
In 1994, United Nations formally acknowledged the
International Day of Families in response to the modifying economic and social
which have affected and still affects the structure and stability of family
units in several parts of the world.
The
International Day of Families is an occurrence to replicate on the work started
during 1994 and since 1995 the day celebrates the importance of families,
people, societies and cultures around the world.
SYMBOL OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
The symbol contains drawing elements of a house and a heart.
It signifies that families are the center part of any society
and they offer a supporting and stable home for all the ages.
THEMES
By 1996, the UN Secretary General chooses a theme for celebrating
International Day of Families, to provide a special attention to the particular
motto. And every year a new theme will be selected for the celebration. Mostly of
the themes revolves about
·
Children education
·
Poverty
·
Family balance
·
Social issues for the
betterment of families all over the world.
THEME
FOR INTERNATIONAL
DAY OF FAMILIES 2018
The
theme for this year is “Families and inclusive societies”
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
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