International Day of Families – 15 May 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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