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."
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International Day of Families in Córdoba
- Sunday, May 29, 2016
Córdoba, Argentina—Four married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Argentina celebration of the International Day of Families 2016 in Córdoba city.
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International Day of Families Observed in St. Lucia
- Sunday, May 22, 2016
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.
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International Day of Families Observed in Argentina
- Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Families 2016 by recognizing couples who have been married for more than 25 years.
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International Day of Families Observed in Latvia
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
Riga, Latvia—UPF-Latvia held a program on “Successful Marriage Preparation” to celebrate both International Day of Families and Global Day of Parents.
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International Day of Families Observed in Korea
- Saturday, May 21, 2016
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul attended an event organized by UPF-Korea to celebrate the International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Fiji
- Monday, May 16, 2016
Nausori, Fiji—Eight exemplary married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Fiji celebration of the U.N. International Day of Families 2016.
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International Day of Families Observed in Nepal
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
Jhapa, Nepal—International Day of Families 2016 was celebrated by UPF in seven provinces in Nepal.
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International Day of Families Observed in Peru
- Friday, May 20, 2016
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the International Day of Families 2016 by holding three events, in Lima, Trujillo and at the Peruvian Congress.
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International Day of Families Observed in D.R. Congo
- Sunday, May 15, 2016
Kinshasa, D.R. Congo—About 50 participants attended the UPF celebration of International Day of Families 2016 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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International Day of Families Observed in Norway
- Sunday, May 22, 2016
Oslo, Norway—UPF-Norway marked International Day of Families with a program titled "From a Child’s Perspective – Good Environment for Children’s Development."
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International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
- Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria marked International Day of Families 2016 by holding a Family Leadership Summit to focus on strengthening marriages and families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Portugal
- Sunday, May 15, 2016
Lisbon, Portugal—The fundamental importance of the family was the focus of a UPF-Portugal program celebrating International Day of Families 2016.
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