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International Day of Families.

International Day of Families.

Date
15 May 2012
Updated
30 Sep 2019
International Day of Families.

The International Day of Families was proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1993, as a day to provide an opportunity to celebrate families. This day is celebrated on 15 May every year.It is supported by the UN’s Division for Social Policy and Development. The theme for this year’s International Day of Families is “Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals.”

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  1. 01United Nations, "International Day Families", From:United Nations,[online], Available at   undesadspd.org  [Accessed: 9 May 2014]
  2. 02Universal Peace Federation, United Nations International Day of Families, from United Nations, [Online],Available at www.upf.org [ Accessed: 9 May 2014]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2012, May 14). International Day of Families.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083227

South African History Online (2012) 'International Day of Families.', South African History Online, 14 May. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083227 (Accessed: 30 July 2026).

South African History Online, International Day of Families. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083227, (accessed 30 July 2026).

"International Day of Families.." South African History Online, 14 May 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083227. Accessed 30 July 2026.

South African History Online. "International Day of Families.." South African History Online. May 14, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0083227.

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