The International Day of Families is observed on May 15 every year.
The theme for 2012 is “ensuring work-family balance†— a tough challenge, given the circumstances facing many families today.According to the United Nations, 52 percent of women globally are in the labor market. Widespread trends toward smaller households mean extended kin are less available to care for the young and elderly, and employed parents find it difficult to find time to fulfill family responsibilities.
The United Nations urges governments and the private sector to consider methods to create a more family-friendly culture in the workplace. This includes policies that allow parental leave, flexible work hours, and affordable, quality child care. The United Nations also encourages men to do more housework.
The U.N. General Assembly first proclaimed the day in 1993 to promote awareness of the social and economic issues affecting families, which are the core of every society.
Courtesy:
http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/inbrief/2012/05/201205045114.html#axzz1uqfuVwP2
