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May 15 is International Day of Families
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After marking May 14 with celebrations for Mother's Day, extending the festivity would be fitting as well because May 15 has been designated the International Day of Families--and it's worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly, through resolution 47/237 of September 20, 1993, proclaimed that May 15 of every year shall be observed as the International Day of Families.
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This annual observance reflects the importance which the international community attaches to families as basic units of society as well as its concern regarding their situation around the world. The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families as well as to promote appropriate action.
The international theme for 2006 is “Changing Families: Challenges and Opportunities," while those in charge of this year's Philippine celebration at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are working around the theme "Bida Ka, Pamilyang Pilipino: Pwersa sa Pagkakaisa."
Though the International Day of Families remains to be May 15, special activities are being drawn up to mark the occasion, to be held later in the month so as to extend the celebration.
For more information, call the DSWD's Social Marketing Service at (02) 931-9143.
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