International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15 to focus on the role of families - all types of families, including child-free ones or those with devoted fur-kids.
Happy Together competition of student families
Cooking challenge
On 13-15 May the Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies is hosting the final stage of the 3rd nationwide competition of student families Happy Together. The purpose of the competition is to promote traditional family values and responsible parenting among young people. The final of the competition is timed to the International Day of Families observed on 15 May upon the initiative of the UN General Assembly. Nine young families representing various universities and regions of the Republic of Belarus, as well as one family from Russia are taking part in the final.
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OTTAWA, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) To mark International Day of Families, an unprecedented, collaborative vision for Canada’s future was released, creating a foundation for a better tomorrow for generations to come.
Inspiring Healthy Futures: A Vision for Canada’s Children, Youth and Families is the result of a months’ long collaboration with thousands of youth, parents, service providers, youth-serving agencies, cross-sector experts and researchers, and others who knew we had to do better for our children.
“Inspiring Healthy Futures is a commitment that will be the foundation for leaders, organizations and governments to create a healthier, stronger future for and with children, youth and families in Canada,” said Emily Gruenwoldt, President and CEO, Children’s Healthcare Canada, and Executive Director, Pediatric Chairs of Canada, two of four founding partners of the initiative, which also includes the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Insti
Leveraging new technologies can help protect families during the COVID: Population Foundation of India ANI | Updated: May 14, 2021 23:36 IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (NewsVoir): Families across the world have been under tremendous pressure in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Deep seated gender inequalities and discrimination have ensured that the dice is rolled against women and girls.
As quarantine measures force people to remain at home, close schools and day-care facilities, the burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women has increased exponentially.
Young people, too, are faced with their share of challenges. School closures and curfews have meant that children and adolescents are missing out on their education, and are vulnerable to mental health issues.