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More than 50 parents enrolled in the 18th The Nigerian Association for Family Development (NAFAD) Biennial Conference held in Awka (Nigeria). A large group of participants from around the country dedicated a day to sharing lessons learned and experiences from Family Enrichment activities.
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65 professionals enrolled in the ‘Personal Project’ course and attended the sessions held in PAD Business School Lima (Peru) in August, focusing on key aspects of their life journey, such as career development, relationships (with friends, family, etc.), and personal growth. The program offers a valuable platform for exploring these areas and fostering long-term well-being.
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This event took place within the framework of the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families project, led by IFFD, and co-organized by the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and ELISAN (European Local Inclusion and Social Action Network). The central session titled ‘Promoting Well-being and Achieving the SDGs’ brought together distinguished speakers, including José Alejandro Vázquez, Director of International Relations at IFFD and Ignacio…
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In July, IFFD supported an initiative led by ISRAA, the regional senior care provider in Treviso (Veneto), together with seven municipalities, to study family loneliness, service accessibility, and autonomy among older persons over 65. As part of the project, IFFD facilitated the participation of four French students from IPC – Facultés Libres de Philosophie et de Psychologie in Paris through an…
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On July 22, IFFD participated in the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), held as part of the United Nations' 80th anniversary celebrations under the theme ‘UN@80: Catalyzing Change’ The statement, titled ‘Catalyzing Change Through Family-Centered Development: Advancing Inclusive, Science-Based Solutions to Leave No One Behind’, presented concrete policy recommendations grounded in evidence, lived experience, and strategic foresight.
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Throughout the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), IFFD representatives met with several Ministers for Family and Women from across the world. These discussions focused on best practices in parenting support, youth transitions, and the recognition of unpaid care work. IFFD reaffirmed its commitment to provide data-driven advocacy and evidence-based policy recommendations to help…
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The Director of International Relations at IFFD, Alex Vázquez, participated in a side event organized by the Permanent Mission of Hungary, titled ‘Supporting the Mental Health of All Women and Girls’. Held at the UN Headquarters on March 11th. The panel brought together government officials, experts, and civil society representatives to discuss the challenges women and girls face in accessing mental…
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The Director of International Relations at IFFD, Alex Vázquez, and Ignacio Socias, Advocacy Talent Acquisition, attended the Annual Conference of the National Council for Family Relations on 20th-23rd November Washington. IFFD participated in key discussions on resilience, family science, parenting evidence, and collaboration opportunities with researchers and academics from across North America and beyond.
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Since 2013, the IFFD Awards have been presented every year during the Commission for Social Development to persons or entities distinguished by the promotion of family perspective policies around the world. In this edition, 2025 IFFD Awards have been granted to The Province of Bataan (The Philippines), headed by Governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III, and SOS Children Villages International.
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23 parents enrolled in the ‘First Letters’ course and attended the sessions in Vilna (Lithuania) in November. This program for parents with children from 4 to 7 years old is a great platform to help them to reconcile a unique upbringing with the influence of friends and family, and channel their behavior on the basis of the human virtues.