International Day of Families 2016, 15 May

国际家庭日, 5月15日.

اليوم الدولي للأسرة، ,15 مايو.

DíaInternacional de las Familias, 15 de mayo.

Journée internationale des familles, 15 mai.

Международный день семей, 15 мая.

International Day of Families, 15 May.

Families in the sustainable development goals implementation processes.

2016 Theme: Families, healthy lives and sustainable future.

2016年主题：家庭、健康生活及可持续发展.

موضوع عام 2016: الأسر، والحياة الصحية والمستقبل المستدام.

Тема Дня 2016 года : Семья, здоровый образ жизни и устойчивое будущее.

Lema de 2016: Las familias, una vida sana y un futuro sostenible.

Thème 2016 : « Les familles, une vie saine et un avenir durable »

United Nations Secretary-General's Message forthe International Day of Familes 2016, May 15.

This year’s International Day of Families falls at a time of upheaval and tragedy for families around the world. The rise of violent extremism, the effects of forced displacement, extreme weather events and other challenges are taking a heavy toll on the health and integrity of families in crisis situations. Even in relatively stable societies, families still struggle with violence, discrimination and poverty.

Families are on the frontlines of our global efforts to realize the bold and inclusive 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They are particularly essential to achieving SDG3, in which all United Nations Member States committed to promoting healthy lives and wellbeing for all at all ages.

Children thrive when they receive love as well as healthcare, education and other basics. During the sensitive time of adolescence, young people need emotional support along with reproductive health information and services. Young lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people suffer much higher suicide rates than the general population, making their safety and acceptance a matter of public health.

In many societies, women and girls experience discrimination and violence within the family, which can have serious and lifelong effects on their health and wellbeing. Family life is also crucial to the health of older people, who stay active and healthy when their contributions are appreciated in the family and community.

Governments must support the crucial role of families in all their diverse forms. They should provide access to reproductive health services so that parents can decide on the timing and size of their families. Maternal healthcare and paternal leave are also vital to enable parents to give their newborns the best possible start in life.

I call on governments, businesses, institutions and other partners to recognize that caregiving is an essential part of family life. Everyone needs care from family members at some point in their lives – and all should be able to provide that care when the need arises.

Promoting supportive family environments and positive parenting through policies and laws can help families raise healthy, happy children who can grow into valued, productive adults.

Leaving no one behind means leaving no family behind.

On this International Day of Families, let us resolve to advance sustainable development by creating a supportive environment where all family members of all ages can realize their potential to contribute to our world.

Ban Ki-moon, Secratary General,

United Nations

 

World Family Organization's President Message for the 2016 International Day of Families.

Dear Members, Partners and Friends,

The Celebration of the 2016 International Day of Families is the first one after the historical adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals by the UN Sustainable Development Summit.

By selecting the theme of this year Celebrations “DEALING WITH THE FUTURE: PROMOTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SDGs AT LOCAL LEVEL, ENSURING THAT NO FAMILY IS LEFT BEHIND” we are shaping our discussions on the essential concept of the 2030 Agenda which is “Leave No One Behind”.

We all welcomed that the Agenda 2030 defined itself as a plan of action for people, for planet, for peace, for partnership and for prosperity and therefore eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimension is the great global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development, demanding transformative steps to ensure that no one is left behind.

 Families are a very powerful agents for sustainable development, bearing the primary responsibility for the care, development and protection of its members. Reducing family poverty is the primary and most significant transformative step towards a resilient path, in a collective journey leaving no one behind.

 Ensuring income and basic social security and social assistance, strengthening families capabilities by enhancing access to education, training opportunities, health coverage and access to quality public services, reinforcing family cohesion, gender equality, intergenerational solidarity and it's care­giving functions, addressing violence within families, increasing family resilience against conflicts and wars, building family­friendly cities and human settlements with sustainable production and consumption patterns, are efficient actions to be taken to ensure that no family will be left behind.
In this year celebrations activities let's reaffirm our commitments to advocate for family­friendly policy formulation and for family­friendly services delivery, especially at the local level, and in a very decisive way to include families in the sustainable development goals implementation processes.

 

LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND...
 Happy International Day of Families!

 Dr. Deisi Kusztra
President
World Family Organization

 

Forum :  International Day of Families - 15 May .

  Families, healthy lives and sustainable future.

The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to Families and to increase Knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting Family. This Day has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national Family Days. In many Countries, the International Day of Families provides an opportunity to hi...ghlight different areas of interest and importance to families. The central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development focus on ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while protecting the environment. United Nations

Panel Discussion: “Men in Charge? Gender Equality and Children’s Rights in Contemporary Families”

 Events : 2016 observance the International Day of Families.

Special event entitled “Families, Healthy Lives and Sustainable Future” on the occasion of the International Day of Families (15 May) Organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), 12 May 2016

 

International Day of Families 2016 Observance

 Thursday, 12 May 2016, 1:15-2:45

UN HQ New York Conference Room 12

International panel of experts will address the role of families and family policies for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• Safe and supporting family environment and children’s well-being
• Work-family balance and health outcomes for all family members
• Men in families and children’s health and educational outcomes
• Families, parents and youth well-being
• Families, intergenerational transfers and well-being of older adults

 

 

Resources :

• United Nations Programme on the Family
• The International Year of the Family (1994)
• Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family (2004)
• United Nations Trust Fund on Family Activities
• Publications



Population and families - The World's Women 2015.

News :
- "Families, healthy lives and sustainable future " is the theme of the International Day of Families 2016.
- Moblizing for Action - World Family organization.
- World Family Summit 2015 – Transforming Our World. World Family Organization.
- What will the Family of the future look like? World Economic Forum
-  Can money buy you happiness? It depends on how you spend it! World Economic Forum

- Marking 'Day of Families,' Ban urges support during 'heavy toll' of crisis situations. United Nations
- Wars, Conflicts and their Impact on Arab Region Families | Doha International Family Institute (DIFI).
-  DIFI Researchers presented during the Arab Conference for SDGs 2030 - Qatar Foundation

- Is there such a thing as a "perfect" family? American Academy of Psychiatrics

- Normal Functioning Family - American Academy of Psychiatrics

- Learn about more than 975 health conditions and wellness - National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- " When families are strong, communities are strong too".Statement by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (Canada).

- Things you can do if you are having Family/relationship problems back to top. Lifeline WA

- Clinical levels of depression over last 4 weeks, by gender and caring status - Australian Institute of Family Studies

- The Gender pay gap persists almost everywhere. The Economist

- Just how important is sex to a marriage’s success? The Economist

- Family stability in the New Millennium.

- 2016 annual Smart Marriage conférences



Publications : " Family Futures ": Commemorative Publication for the International Year of the Family (IYF+20)

 

 

 

 





International Day of Families 2015, May 15

International Day of Families‬, 15 May‬.
‪‎Día Internacional de la Familia‬, ‪15 de mayo‬.

Международный день семей,15 мая.

‪国际家庭日‬,‪‎5月15日.‬
‪‎Journée Internationale des familles‬, ‪15 mai‬.
 اليوم الدولي للأسر - 15 مايو

2015 Theme: Men in Charge? Gender Equality and Children’s Rights in Contemporary Families.

Lema de 2015: ¿ ¿Los hombres a cargo? Igualdad de género y derechos de los niños en las familias contemporáneas.

Тема Дня 2015 года «Ответственность мужчин».

2015年主题：男人说了算？当代家庭中的性别平等和儿童权利.

Thème 2015 : « Les hommes en charge ? Égalité des sexes et droits des enfants au sein des familles contemporaines ».

 موضوع عام 2015: هل إعالة الأسرة حكر على الرجل؟ المساواة بين الجنسين وحقوق الطفل في الأسرة الحديثة

United Nations Secretary-General's Message forthe International Day of Families 2015.

The theme of this year’s International Day of Families – “Men in Charge?” – highlights the importance of gender equality and children’s rights in contemporary families.
Around the world, more women are becoming recognized as the equal partners and decision-makers in families that they should be, thus helping to ensure a conducive environment for the full and harmonious development of children.
Yet in too many countries, discrimination against women and disregard for children’s rights remain built into family laws and Government policies, and prevailing social norms often condone and justify many discriminatory practices. 
The social and economic costs are felt by all.  Discrimination and neglect often lead to violence, threatening women’s and children’s health and limiting their chances to complete education and fulfil their potential.  The cycle tends to continue into the next generation, as children experiencing violence are more likely to resort to violence in their adult lives.
Equitable social and economic development depends on fair legal frameworks and social norms that support the rights of women and children.  Discriminatory laws and practices that do not give equal rights to all, and that suppress women’s and children’s rights, have no place in contemporary families, communities, societies and nations.
On this International Day, let us resolve to change legal and social norms that support male control over women, reinforce discrimination and prevent the elimination of violence against vulnerable family members.  As we shape a new sustainable development agenda and strive for a world of dignity for all, let us stand united for women’s and children’s rights in families and societies at large.

Ban Ki-moon

FORUM : International Day of Families - 15 May

 The annual observance of the International Day of Families reflects the importance the international community attaches to families and is an opportunity to demonstrate support to families. Governments, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions and individuals are encouraged to organize observances of the Day to raise awareness of issues relating to families and increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. Such observances can promote a better understanding of the functions, strengths and needs of families.

 EVENTS : 2015 observance held in New York.

Men in Charge? Gender Equality and Children’s Rights in Contemporary Families (English)

Panel discussion on “Men in Charge? Gender Equality and Children’s Rights in Contemporary Families”
On the occasion of the International Day of Families (15 May)

Organized by the Division for Social Policy and Development, Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)

 

Friday, 15 May, 2015, 1:15-2:45 UN HQ New York Conference Room 12
Draft Programme
Moderator: Patrick Parkinson, Professor of Law, University of Sydney, Australia
Presentations:

• Frank Furstenberg, Zellerbach Family Professor of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, “Changing families around the world: The American family in a global context”
• Marwa Sharafaldin, Women’s rights activist & Board Member, Musawah (The Global Movement for Equality and Justice in the Muslim Family) International Advisory Group “Gender and equality in Muslim family law”
• Fareda Banda, Professor of Law, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London “Gender equality and children’s rights in family laws: An African perspective”
• Srimati Basu. Associate Professor, Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Kentucky “Family violence prevention in South Asia with a focus on India”
  
  The event is open to the public, members of civil society, UN Permanent Missions, academics and practitioners as well as private sector representatives. Special passes will be secured for those without a valid UN ID. For further information please contact Ms. Renata Kaczmarska, Focal Point on the Family, DPSD/DESA at kaczmarska@un.org, tel. 1 212 963 4596.

The 2015 observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of children within families. It will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law frameworks and a variety of programme interventions.
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