International Day Of Families 2024: Date, Theme, Significance And More

The International Day of Families, observed annually on May 15, serves as a global celebration of the importance of families in society. It highlights the vital role families play in nurturing individuals and communities, promoting social cohesion, and contributing to overall well-being.

2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family. The observance event will feature presentations on the outcomes of major regional IYF+30 preparatory activities, civil society initiatives, recommendations on family policies for climate action, and an interactive discussion, the UN said.

In 2024, International Day of Families falls on Wednesday, May 15, providing an opportunity for people worldwide to come together and recognise the significance of familial bonds.

The theme for International Day of Families 2024 is "Families and Climate Change." The 2024 International Day of Families aims to raise awareness of how climate change impacts 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," the United Nations said.

In 1993, the UNGA decided in a resolution (A/RES/47/237) that 15 May of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families. This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.

International Day of Families holds significant global importance as it raises awareness about the crucial role families play as the basic unit of society. It acknowledges their contribution to social and economic development and underscores the challenges families face worldwide, such as poverty, migration, and access to healthcare and education. The day advocates for supportive policies and programmes that strengthen and protect families and their members.