UN Resolution on Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family

The UN Resolution 67/142 on ‘Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family’ was adopted by the General Assembly on 20 December 2012.

It again stresses the importance to protect and support all families and “encourages Member States to continue their efforts to develop appropriate policies and programmes that address family poverty, social exclusion, work-family balance and intergenerational issues”.