UN International Day of Families 2016
The UN International Day of Families is celebrated each May at the United Nations headquarters and around the world. The Universal Peace Federation joins in commemorating this day because it considers the family as a microcosm of the global community and because sustainable peace is grounded in the family as the most intimate social unit, the school of love. For 2016, the UN chose the theme "Families, Healthy Lives and Sustainable Future."
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Córdoba, Argentina—Four married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Argentina celebration of the International Day of Families 2016 in Córdoba city.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Nepal
Jhapa, Nepal—International Day of Families 2016 was celebrated by UPF in seven provinces in Nepal.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: Janis Valters, vice president, UPF-Latvia
Riga, Latvia—UPF-Latvia held a program on “Successful Marriage Preparation” to celebrate both International Day of Families and Global Day of Parents.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-St. Lucia
Castries, St. Lucia—“The Family and the Sustainable Future of St. Lucia” was the theme of a special forum UPF held in celebration of the UN International Day of Families 2016.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: Steinar Murud, secretary general, UPF-Norway
Oslo, Norway—UPF-Norway marked International Day of Families with a program titled "From a Child’s Perspective – Good Environment for Children’s Development."
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Korea
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul attended an event organized by UPF-Korea to celebrate the International Day of Families.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the International Day of Families 2016 by holding three events, in Lima, Trujillo and at the Peruvian Congress.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Families 2016 by recognizing couples who have been married for more than 25 years.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: Dr. Raphael Ogar Oko, secretary general, UPF-Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria marked International Day of Families 2016 by holding a Family Leadership Summit to focus on strengthening marriages and families.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Fiji
Nausori, Fiji—Eight exemplary married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Fiji celebration of the U.N. International Day of Families 2016.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-USA
New York, United States—Hundreds of families across the United States celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Families, held every year on May 15.
- UN International Day of Families 2016
- Written by: UPF-Albania
Tirana, Albania—Approximately 40 couples took part in an Interfaith Peace Blessing which was timed to coincide with the UN International Day of Families.