International Day of Families – 15 May 2011

May 15, 2011

In its resolution 52/81 of 12 December 1997, the General Assembly recognized that the basic objective of the Follow up to the International Year of the Family should be to strengthen and support families in performing their societal and developmental functions and to build upon their strengths, in particular at the national and local levels.

UN Sponsor: Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Activities: The Division for Social Policy and Development supports the worldwide observance of the International Day of Families (15 May) by preparing background information on the family for use by Governments, the UN system, including the regional commissions, and UN Information Centres and NGOs. An annual message of the Secretary-General is prepared for wide distribution.

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SI South Perth – Movie Fundraiser

SI South Perth would like to invite you to our next movie fundraiser :

Water For Elephants
Date: Sunday 15 May
Time: 4.45pm
Venue: Cygnet Theatre, 16 Preston St, Como
Tickets: $15
Set during the Great Depression in America it is the story of a veterinary student who abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a travelling circus as their vet. Based on the book by Sara Gruen, the film stars Reece Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Joanne Jory 0414 271 846 or Mary Smith 0419 191 133 or email sisp09@gmail.com

click here to download the FLYER