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International Day of Families 2021: The pandemic expanded use of digital platforms
The International Day of Families is marked every year on 15th May. A United Nations-designated day, the
International Day of Families, focuses on key issues central to the well-being of families across the world like health, education, children s rights, gender equality, work-family balance and social inclusion among others. The coronavirus pandemic has suddenly pressed the pause button on the daily routine of people s lives. Lockdowns forced families to stay at home. Schools have been closed and offices shut. Technology became the only way to stay in touch with friends and family. Tip-toeing in the virtual space seems to have
Rotorua s The Arts Village invites all to celebrate community and families
13 May, 2021 09:51 PM
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Part of the 2019 Arts and Community Expo. Photo / Supplied
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Rotorua is rich with local talents and organisations that help make this community vibrant and creative.
The Arts Village Community and Family Event hopes to connect the wider community to the art groups and artists in town while celebrating the International Day of Families.
This event will be held tomorrow
, from 10am to 12.30pm.
People will be able to learn more about the diverse range of creative events, groups and opportunities available to the community.
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International Day of Families is celebrated on 15 May every year, and after the year that we’ve had, isn’t now as good a time as any to
really make the most of this day? Below are some ideas on how to take some time to celebrate with your family or to help another family in need.
Enjoy time at home doing something a little different
For those families wanting to stay indoors at home, you can bring an ocean experience right into your living room. Justin Blake is a shark scientist with the #1 bestselling wildlife Online Experience on Airbnb. In his famous Experience, guests learn how science and technology is used to uncover the secret lives of sharks, and Justin shares some of his favourite stories, images and videos taken by himself and his team. Money from the bookings is directly donated to RockHopper and the conservation of sharks. You can book th
Kellogg Company is Fostering Greater Family Equality with Expanded Benefits
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In honor of International Day of Families, Kellogg Company is identifying how its expanded employee benefits are helping to close the equality gap.
According to the United Nations (UN), there is a real opportunity to rethink and transform the way our societies function in order to foster greater equality for all, which cannot be achieved unless greater equality exists within family units. Each year, in order to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families, we recognize May 15 as International Day of Families.
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Well, not really, unless you have a working time machine – in which case, may we borrow it? No, we’re talking about the Kampong Lorong Buangkok Tour Experience. It’s a two-hour tour that brings you to Singapore’s last remaining kampong or village.
Get a blast from the past with as you visit an actual
kampung house and see how people live without the modern conveniences that many of us take for granted, just like they used to in the old days.
This is a good way to see what the real