Welcome to the United NationsThe present report is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 74/124. In the report, in view of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Secretary General addresses the impact of the crisis on families and elaborates on family oriented policies to mitigate its effects on households. He also focuses on parenting and parenting education as a tool to enhance children’s well-being and resilience in times of crisis and prevent violence against children. Lastly, he addresses the modalities for the preparations for the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, in 2024.
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Департамент по экономическим и социальным вопросам
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General Assembly (GA)
The General Assembly is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, the only one in which all Member States have equal representation: one nation, one vote. All 193 Member States of the United Nations are represented in this unique forum to discuss and work together on a wide array of international issues covered by the UN Charter, such as development, peace and security, international law, etc. In September, all the Members meet in the General Assembly Hall in New York for the annual General Assembly session.
Our work falls under The following main committees of the GA:
1. Second Committee (Economic and Financial Committee)
2. Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee)
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2021
2020
The report is focused on recent family policy trends, mainly in the areas of gender-sensitive social protection, work-family balance, gender equality and family homelessness. Good practices in family policymaking by Governments, United Nations entities and civil society are also highlighted.
2020
2019
The report provides an overview of the progress achieved in the implementation of the resolution, with a focus on the following three issues: employment and entrepreneurship, health and well-being, and addressing inequalities and marginalization. The report was prepared on the basis of input received from Member States and relevant United Nations entities. The report concludes with key recommendations for consideration by the Assembly.
2019
The report focuses on recent family trends and initiatives towards the implementation of the objectives of the International Year of the Family and its follow-up processes by Member States, United Nations entities and civil society
2019
2019
2018
2018
2017
2017