Themes of Past International Day of Families
- 2013: Advancing social integration and intergenerational solidarity
- 2012: Ensuring work family balance
- 2011: Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion
- 2010: The impact of migration on families around the world
- 2009: Mothers and Families: Challenges in a Changing World
- 2008: Fathers and Families: Responsibilities and Challenges
- 2007: Families and Persons with Disabilities
- 2006: Changing Families: Challenges and Opportunities
- 2005: HIV/AIDS and Family Well-being
- 2004: The 10th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family: A Framework for Action
- 2003: Preparations for the 10th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004
- 2002: Families and Ageing: Opportunities and Challenges
- 2001: Families and Volunteers: Building Social Cohesion
- 2000: Families: Agents and Beneficiaries of Development
- 1999: Families for all ages
- 1998: Families: Educators and Providers of Human Rights
- 1997: Building Families Based on Partnership
- 1996: Families: First Victims of Poverty and Homelessness