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 18 December 2013.

It “encourages member states to continue their efforts to develop appropriate policies and programmes that address family poverty, social exclusion, domestic violence, work-family balance and intergenerational issues and to share good practices in those areas”. As stated in previous resolutions, member states are called on to “create a conducive environment to strengthen and support all families”.