International Day of Families
The International Day of Families, every year held on May 15, celebrates the importance of families and the work started during the International Year of Families.
The year 1994 was proclaimed as the International Year of Families by the United Nations. This was a response to changing social and economic structures, which have affected and still affect the structure and stability of family units in many regions of the globe. The International Day of Families, on May 15, is an occasion to reflect on the work started during 1994 and to celebrate the importance of families, people, societies and cultures around the world. It has been held every year since 1995.
The symbol of International Day of families comprises of a solid green circle with a red image in between and schematic drawing elements of a house and a heart. This symbol signifies that family are a center part of any society and they offer a supporting and stable home for all the age groups of the people.
