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UN International Day of Families 2019
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.
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International Day of Families Celebrated in Argentina
- Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina and other organizations celebrated the UN International Day of Families by recognizing 30 couples who have been married between 25 and 60 years.
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International Day of Families Observed in Norway
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Oslo, Norway—Speakers emphasized that because the family is sacred, the day that commemorates families should be honored.
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International Day of Families Observed at UN
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
New York, United States—A large audience gathered at the UN headquarters to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Portugal
- Sunday, June 16, 2019
Odivelas, Portugal—The 2019 UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a conference and a Peace Blessing ceremony.
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UN International Day of Families Commemorated in New Zealand
- Saturday, May 18, 2019
Auckland, New Zealand—UPF New Zealand brought together 80 participants to honor the importance of families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Albania
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tirana, Albania—About 120 persons attended a UPF celebration of International Day of Families held in the National History Museum.
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International Day of Families Observed in Czech Republic
- Thursday, May 30, 2019
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF held a conference examining “Family and the Media” and “Why We Need the Family.”
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International Day of Families Observed in Austria
- Friday, May 17, 2019
Vienna, Austria—Fifty guests attended a conference titled “Family as the Basis of a Sustainable Future,” held to commemorate International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Moscow
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Moscow, Russia—A survey conducted by UPF found that Muscovites’ awareness of the UN-designated day is growing.
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International Day of Families Commemorated in Thailand
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF commemorated the International Day of Families in Thailand with a conference on family values and the re-launching of the national chapter of the IAPD.
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International Day of Families Observed in Italy
- Thursday, May 16, 2019
Almè, Italy—"Family - Education - Wellness” was the theme of the International Day of Families commemoration held in a small town outside Bergamo.
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International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
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