International Day of Families is an annual event that is celebrated on May 15 in several countries around the world. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to celebrate the importance of families in societies around the world. 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 families. In this article, let’s learn more about the history and significance of the international event. International Day of Families Images & HD Wallpapers: Wish Happy World Family Day With GIF Greetings, Quotes and WhatsApp Messages.

International Day of Families 2024 Date

International Day of Families 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 15.

International Family Day History

In its resolution 1985/29 of May 29, 1985, the Economic and Social Council invited the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to consider the possibility of including in the provisional agenda of its forty-first session an item entitled ‘Families in the development process’. Later, based on the recommendations of the Commission for Social Development, formulated in its 30th round of sessions, the UNGA invited all States to make their views known concerning the possible proclamation of an international year of the family and to offer their comments and proposals.

In its resolution 44/82 of December 9, 1989, the UNGA proclaimed The International Year of the Family. In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution (A/RES/47/237) that May 15 of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families.

International Day of Families Significance

International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. It is a perfect day to reflect on the significance of family as the basic unit of society and to consider ways to strengthen family bonds and support family members.

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