"Selfless commitment" of parents honoured across the world

The "selfless commitment" of parents was honoured at the UN and around the world on 1 June, which marks the Global Day of Parents.

The day was instituted by the UN General Assembly in 2012 with resolution A/RES/66/292 and honours parents throughout the world. The Global Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.

Since the 1980s, the important role of the family has increasingly come to the attention of the international community. The General Assembly adopted a number of resolutions, and proclaimed the International Year of the Family and the International Day of Families.

Emphasizing the critical role of parents in the rearing of children, the Global Day of Parents recognizes also that the family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children. For the full and harmonious development of their personality, children should grow up in a family environment and in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.

It also emphasizes the link between the key 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of ending poverty, hunger and promoting well-being, with strong family-orientated policies.(UN)