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UN International Day of Families 2009
Day of Families Celebrated in Jerusalem
Written by Jeremy Jordan, UPF - Israel
Friday, May 15, 2009
Jerusalem, Israel - On May 15 the UN International Day of Families was celebrated at the picturesque Rose Gardens in front of the Knesset parliament buildings in downtown Jerusalem, with the theme: "Creating a World of Peace, One Family at a Time."
Around 50 people attended this event including Ambassadors for Peace, journalists, and a number of Israeli families representing various nationalities. Everyone shared a delicious lunchtime picnic of international food, followed by sports and games. A Declaration on Families was signed by all who attended, reaffirming the UN resolution 52/81 about the need to strengthen and support families in performing their societal and developmental functions. Photos were taken with the Knesset in the background flying the flag of Israel.
To read UPF's Declaration on Families, click here.
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