He International Day of Families It is celebrated on May 15 of each year, in order to raise awareness among the population about the role that the family has in the education and training of children from early childhood, as well as to promote family ties and family unity.
The origin of this important date is established from the eighties. However, in 1994 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this official day, taking into account that the family is the central nucleus of any society.
Since then, the International Day of Families represents an emblematic date to highlight the value of the family worldwide. It depends on it that human beings manage to integrate in a healthy and complete way into their environment and in this way reach levels of coexistence, where the rules and norms that govern society are respected.
What is meant by family?
The family is a group of people who are united by blood and emotional ties and who generally live together. Currently this concept has been undergoing some social transformations, according to the particular characteristics of each family group.
The role of the family within society
The family has a very important role in any society in the world, from a social, demographic and economic point of view.
The formation of the family nucleus allows the existence of a consumption unit, the transmission of values that pass from one generation to another, as well as the establishment of emotional ties between the different members that make it up.
However, today other family models are used, due to social and economic changes.
Families and climate change
For the year 2024, the United Nations has proposed the motto: Families and Climate Change, with the goal of raising awareness about how climate change affects families and the role families can play in climate action. Through family and community initiatives, we can foster climate action with education, access to information, training and community participation. Families pass values from generation to generation, so it is important to instill sustainable habits and climate awareness in families from an early age.
Additionally, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Year of Families. The United Nations-hosted celebratory event will include presentations on the outcomes of key AIF+30 regional preparatory activities, civil society initiatives, family policy recommendations for climate action, and an interactive discussion. In addition, two publications titled “Climate change and families” and “Home, family and climate change” will be released during the event.
Phrases for Family Day to reflect
- “The family is the refuge where we find love, protection and understanding.”
- “In the family, each member is a fundamental pillar that supports the home.”
- “Family ties are like invisible threads that bind us together for life.”
- “Family is the most precious treasure we can have in life.”
- “In the diversity of the family we find the beauty of unity in difference.”
- “The true wealth of the family is not measured in possessions, but in affection and mutual support.”
- “Family is the place where we learn to love unconditionally.”
- “In the family, shared moments are treasures that we treasure in our hearts.”
- “The family teaches us to be patient, understanding and to forgive.”
- “Family ties are the force that drives us to overcome any adversity.”
- “In the family, each person brings their unique light to illuminate the path of others.”
- “Family is the best gift that life offers us, a refuge in times of storm.”
- “In the family we find a place to be ourselves without fear of judgment.”
- “Family is the link that unites us with our roots and gives us identity.”
- “In the family, love is multiplied and joys are shared, making every moment special.”
