2018 International Day of Families

Theme “Families and inclusive societies”

The 2018 observance of the International day of Families focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 16 relating to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

The approaches to family policies for inclusive societies vary around the world. In some regions emphasis is placed on social inclusion of various types of families and/or individuals such as migrant or indigenous families, ethnic minorities or families with persons with disabilities. In other regions primary emphasis is placed on social protection for vulnerable families to facilitate their full inclusion in the mainstream of society. As approaches vary, this year’s observance of the International Day of Families is to raise awareness of the role of families and family policies in achieving more inclusive societies from regional perspectives.

The international panel discussion will focus on the importance of ensuring equal justice to all family members, especially women. It will also address the efforts at universal birth registration and legal identity for all, especially targeting vulnerable families. The importance of social protection for social inclusion and other aspects of socially inclusive and family-oriented policies will be addressed as well.

Presentations

Families and Family Policies for Inclusive Societies: Focus on SDG 16 by Bahira Sherif Trask
Families and Inclusive Societies in Africa by Monde Makiwane
Family Policies for Social Inclusion in Asia with a Gender Perspective by Shanthi Thambiah
Indigenous communities & social inclusion in Latin America by Maria Amparo Cruz-Saco

SDGs & Families: Results of the global research project

Awareness raising event in observance of the 2018 International Day of Families organized by the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages International, and the collaboration of UNICEF and the Division for Social Policy and Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA DSPD). The event is to demonstrate how families and policies for families, can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 1-5, 8 & 16.

Photos of the Day