Report of the EGM on “Family policy development: achievements and challenges”

The Focal Point on the Family in the Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of the Department of Economic and Social affairs (UNDESA) organized an international Expert Group Meeting on “Family policy development: achievements and challenges” held from 14 to 15 May, 2015 at UN headquarters in New York. The objective of the Meeting was to provide Member States and other stakeholders with expert analysis regarding a number of issues impacting recent family policy developments. The participants offered expert opinion on recent trends and changes in family forms and structures in their respective regions.

Some experts focused on recent family law reforms and their impact on family well-being. Special attention was given to different types of violence in families, including domestic violence, violence against children and in particular early, child and enforced marriage. Good practices in violence prevention, including engaging men and boys were highlighted. The meeting concluded with recommendations for advancing several family policy areas relating to draft post-2015 development agenda, such as ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages; achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls; reducing inequality and ensuring access to justice. Read the full report of the EGM on “Family policy development: achievements and challenges”. Learn more about the EGM.