May 15 is distinguished as the International Day of the Family. The Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly resolution in 1993 (A/RES/47/237) and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. This day showcase the significance of families. It intends at promoting impartiality, bringing forth a fuller sharing of household responsibilities and service opportunities. The programs embarked on to remember the day, put an efforts in the direction of supporting families in the executions of their duties. It is apt to encourage the intrinsic potency of families, counting their immense ability of self-reliance, and exciting self-sustaining activities.

International Day of Families brings out the significance of families as fundamental units of humanity and provides a chance for governments, organisations and individuals to encourage knowledge of the troubles, strengths and wants of families.

Family comprises the essential unit of society. For this reason, the widest likely defense and help should be accorded to families with the intention that they completely presuppose their responsibilities within the group of people to the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Declaration on Social Progress and Developments and the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against women.