International Day of Families, 15 May 2018

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The 2018 annual observance of the International Day of Families with a theme “Families and inclusive societies” will explore the role of families and family policies in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16 in terms of  Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. The event is open to the public and will be held on 15 May, 1:15 – 2:30 at UN Headquarters in New York. For more information about the Day, please click HERE.

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