Monday, May 15, 2023

May 15, UN International Day of Families



National Family Month is celebrated every year from
Mother's Day through Father's Day.
May 15th is the United Nations International Day of Families. 


2023 Theme: Demographic Trends and Families

Demographic trends are mostly shaped by fertility and mortality patterns. Declining fertility rates result in benefits for families as they are more able to invest in their children’s health and education, which in turn helps with poverty reduction and better socio-economic development.

Research indicates that decreasing fertility also increases women’s labour participation. On the other hand, fertility declines result in smaller families, which are less likely to cope with care and other household obligations. As such, in times of unemployment or illness, families have fewer members to rely on. Moreover, low fertility rates may undermine labour forces and social structures, triggering drastic responses with hard-to-predict consequences for issues ranging from social security to gender equality.


International Day of Families, 
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