What is the International Day of Families?
Held on 15th May every year, the International Day of Families was established by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness of families’ worldwide issues.
The UN also uses the International Day of Families to recognize that family structures have undergone many changes due to social, economic, and demographic factors. The annual event provides a way to highlight families’ vital role in communities and raises issues that may affect families.
How is the International Day of Families observed? The UN organizes and promotes various activities, workshops, newspaper articles, and television programming for International Family Day. Schools and educational establishments are also encouraged to get involved and observe the day.
