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International Day of Families 2024

As it is highlighted by the latest report of UN Secretary-General on the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (E/CN.9/2024/2), the world is now entering into a pivotal phase of demographic transition. While rapid population growth continues to pose a challenge and an opportunity to a considerable number of countries worldwide, an important number of other countries are experiencing an increasing demographic decline and population ageing.

Care systems in Southeast Asia rely heavily on women's unpaid work. But demographic, educational, and economic shifts are increasing the demand for paid care. What does this mean for women in the region - and what challenges lie ahead? This event will explore the care economy's transformative power to accelerate women's economic empowerment, while strengthening Southeast Asia's resilience to external shocks.

The 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) will take place from 5 to 14 February 2023  at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Commission is the advisory body responsible for the social development pillar of global development.

This event will provide a platform to hear the views of experts in demography, economics, security and family policy, as well as their findings on family-oriented policies in their respective areas of expertise, and to provide an opportunity for Member States and civil society organizations to exchange views and best practices.

Side Event on the occasion of the 62nd Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD62), in Preparation for the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family.

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reaffirming our commitment to it preserving life from its conception to natural death and celebrating family as the core of societies around the globe.

In preparation for the DOHA Conference to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family.

Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/54/L.24/Rev.1 - "Contribution of the implementation of the objectives of the International Year of the Family and its follow-up processes in the promotion and protection of Human Rights" - Submitted by Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore - ADOPTED without a vote

As part of the preparations for the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, 2024 (IYF+30), the 2023 in-person observance of the International Day of Families focuses on the megatrend of demographic change and its impact on families. 

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.