World Parents Day (01/06)

Global Day of Parents was proclaimed at the 66th session of the UN General Assembly (resolution 66/292) in September 2012, and since 2013 it has been celebrated annually « in honor of parents around the world» on the first day of summer — June 1.

The purpose of the — holiday is to remind the inhabitants of the planet about universal human values, to protect and affirm these values as the basis of a strong and moral family. After all, it is the family (primarily — parents) that is responsible for raising and protecting children, so that the full and harmonious development of their personality necessarily occurs in the family environment and in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.

Parents in all parts of the world, regardless of their racial, religious, cultural or national affiliation, are the primary caregivers and teachers of their children, preparing them for a happy, fulfilling and productive life. Parents are the core of the family and the foundation of community and society. The health of children and their success in school, sports, and life depend on their parents.

The UN General Assembly calls on all states that are members of the United Nations to join the celebration of Parents' Day and celebrate it « within the framework of a comprehensive partnership with civil society, attracting youth and children». Therefore, various charity events, educational projects and flash mobs are held in different countries on this Day.

It is symbolic that it is on this day, June 1, that another holiday has been celebrated all over the world for more than half a century, proclaimed in 1949 by the Congress of the International Democratic Federation of Women and directly related to the family, — International Children's Day.

Let us recall that every year on May 15, International Day of Families is celebrated all over the world, and in Russia, since 2008, another Day of Family, Love and Fidelity has been celebrated, which is designed to draw attention to the family as the guardian of spiritual and moral values.



Infographics – poster «World Parents Day»

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