UN Holidays - International Day of Families

The annual holiday serves as a symbol of the importance of family as the main element of society The importance that the international community, represented by the UN, attaches to the family, protecting rights, identifying problems and achieving maximum well-being is reflected in the 1993 General Assembly resolution It was thanks to her that the International Day of Families appeared Family is not only a source of love and the beginning of a person’s life, but also an indicator of the development and progress of civilization using the example of each individual country Therefore, many states are actively involved in solving this problem The UN has developed a basic strategy until 2030, which includes specific programs aimed at addressing issues related to social, demographic and economic processes in the world community that affect the family Every year, the theme of the day is the most pressing problem that has a direct impact on the development of the family in particular and society in general The difficulties and questions that life itself poses do not go unnoticed: disability, migration, social exclusion, gender equality, generational problems The theme of 2005 was the issue of HIV and AIDS, which directly affects the well-being of the family In 2017, the emphasis is on education: instilling in children a love of learning, promoting the development of education, stimulating the possibility of human learning throughout life These topics are especially relevant for least economically developed countries For countries with a high level of economy, mainly European ones, another problem has recently become more acute - the birth rate International day allows you to discuss all aspects and then try to solve them All kinds of educational events available to the general population, in addition to publications in the media and television programs, include concerts, charity events, and family trainings Team sports competitions attract a large number of direct participants of all ages Specialized seminars and conferences allow us to touch on all the pressing problems and needs of the family that currently exist in a particular country, and help take steps to solve them International Day of Families inspires a number of initiatives at the national level in certain countries For example, in Russia it became a July holiday - the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity At the ceremony held on May 15 in the Kremlin, special honor is given to large families, orders and awards “Parental Glory” and “Family of Russia” are awarded For every family, celebrating this special day can become a good tradition to bring beauty and spiritual wealth into their lives, and strengthen the connection between generations