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On May 15 Will be The INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES

Families, Education and Well-Being


(Source: United Nations)
(Source: United Nations)
USPA NEWS - The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year.This year´s observance focuses on the role of families and family-oriented policies in promoting education and overall well-being of their members....
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year.This year´s observance focuses on the role of families and family-oriented policies in promoting education and overall well-being of their members. In particular, the Day is to raise awareness of the role of families in promoting early childhood education and lifelong learning opportunities for children and youth.
The Day highlights the importance of all caregivers in families, be it parents, grandparents or siblings and the importance of parental education for the welfare of children. It focuses on good practices for work-family balance to assist parents in their educational and caregiving roles. Good practices from the private sector in support of working parents, as well as youth and older persons in the workplace are also highlighted.
The Day also aims to discuss the importance of “˜knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture´s contribution to sustainable development´.

Source : United Nations

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