International Day of Families

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Related Hashtags	#Family, #Families, #NationalFamiliesWeek
2021 Date	15 May 2021
2022 Date	15 May 2022

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International Day of Families in 2021

Saturday, 15 May

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International Day of Families History

International Day of Families seeks to raise awareness about issues relating to families. This includes social, economic, and demographic issues. This day aims to provide families with the resources and knowledge they need to be self-sustainable. It encourages countries to provide these resources and opportunities as it views the family as an integral part of society.

International Families Day was established in 1993 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 15th.

Top Tweets for International Day of Families -

Today is the first day of #NationalFamiliesWeek Families play a vital role in supporting #YourADF deployed across Australia & around the world. Thank you to all families for all you do. https://t.co/grDy7FkxCB
— Department of Defence (@DeptDefence) May 15, 2021

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— Arifin (@ArifinLoud) May 15, 2021

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— nana 17°C (@bffsoobin) May 13, 2021

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Prince William and Kate reveal perfect family day with George, Charlotte and Louis

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International Day of Families Facts

The theme for International Day of Families in 2021 was Families and New Technologies.
According to the UN, about 65% of all families in the world are made up of couples living with children, or couples living with both children and extended family members.
According to the UN, family homelessness has been on the rise. In some European countries, more than 20% of the total homeless population were families.

International Day of Families Top Events and Things to Do

Spend time with your family. Go on vacation, visit an amusement park, find something that everyone in the family can enjoy.
Check out the 2020 International Day of Families video if you missed it. It explores how mothers around the world reacted to the global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
Watch a feel-good movie about the value of family. Here are our suggestions:
Coco (2017)
Moana (2016)
Finding Nemo (2003)