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SUMMARY:International Day of Families
DESCRIPTION:2023 Theme: Demographic Trends and Families\nIn late 2022\, the world’s population has reached eight billion people. Characterised by the United Nations Secretary-General as a ‘milestone in human development’ this landmark event illustrates major advancements in health extending human lifespans. Population growth is to continue albeit at a decreasing rate. It is projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 in 2100 rising concerns about the prospects of sustainable urbanization and management of climate change. \nDemographic change is one of the most important megatrends impacting our world and the life and well-being of families worldwide. 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 turns helps with poverty reduction and better socio-economic development. \nResearch indicates that decreasing fertility also increases women’s labour participation. On the other hand\, fertility declines results in smaller families which are less likely to cope with care and other household obligations. As such in time 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 raging from social security to gender equality. \nThe 2023 International Day of Families observance is to raise awareness of the impact of demographic trends on families. The event will include: \n\nLaunch of the Background Paper on “The Impact of Demographic Trends on Families”\nPresentation of the World Social Report 2023 “Leaving No One Behind in an Ageing World”\nPresentation on intergenerational equity and solidarity\nAn overview of recommendations of policies in response to demographic trends Presentation of civil society initiatives for IYF+30\nInteractive discussion with audience participation\n\nBackground\nDuring the 1980’s\, the United Nations began focusing attention on issues related to the family. In 1983\, based on the recommendations of the Economic and Social Council\, the Commission for Social Development in its resolution on the Role of the family in the development process (1983/23) requested the Secretary-General to enhance awareness among decision makers and the public of the problems and needs of the family\, as well as of effective ways of meeting those needs. \nIn its resolution 1985/29 of 29 May 1985\, the Council invited the General Assembly to consider the possibility of including in the provisional agenda of its forty-first session an item entitled “Families in the development process”\, with a view to consider a request to the Secretary-General to initiate a process of development of global awareness of the issues involved\, directed towards Governments\, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and public opinion. \nLater\, based on the recommendations of the Commission for Social Development\, formulated in its 30th round of sessions\, The Assembly invited all States to make their views known concerning the possible proclamation of an international year of the family and to offer their comments and proposals. \nThe Council also requested the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its forty-third session a comprehensive report\, based on the comments and proposals of Member States on the possible proclamation of such a year and other ways and means to improve the position and well-being of the family and intensify international co-operation as part of global efforts to advance social progress and development. \nIn its resolution 44/82 of 9 December 1989\, The General Assembly proclaimed The International Year of the Family. \nIn 1993\, the General Assembly decided in a resolution (A/RES/47/237) that 15 May of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families. This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social\, economic and demographic processes affecting families. \nOn 25 September 2015\, the 193 member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Goals\, a set of 17 goals aiming to eliminate poverty\, discrimination\, abuse and preventable deaths\, address environmental destruction\, and usher in an era of development for all people\, everywhere. Families and family-oriented policies and programmes are vital for the achievement of many of these goals. \n\nThe impact of demographic trends\nAs 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. The event is to share current knowledge on demographic trends\, including ageing and intergenerational solidarity; facilitate the analysis of their impacts on family life and recommend responsive family-oriented policies to respond to the needs of families around the world.\n\nESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time\, objective reporting on global ESG regulations\, climate finance\, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC\, IFRS\, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate\, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards\, ESG disclosures\, and climate policy. Access over 10\,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.
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CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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