12th International Advocacy Workshop (Poland)

More than 450 students and young professionals from 39 countries and diverse cultural and academic backgrounds have attended the past editions of the IFFD International Advocacy Workshop, together with a group of senior observers. This 12th edition was organized on 3 – 5 September 2024 in the University of Warsaw (Poland).

‘PIMOF’course in Guadalajara (Mexico)

The ‘PIMOF ’ course in Guadalajara (Mexico) took place on October with the participation of 20 parents. This moderators' training course is a powerful tool to learn moderation and adult learning techniques during a weekend.

‘Married love’ course in LAR Puebla (Mexico)

Around 25 couples attended the ‘Married Love’ course celebrated in LAR Puebla (Mexico) in April. This course is designed for couples looking to enhance or enrich their marital life. Through discussion groups led by the moderators, the course delves into the meaning of marriage, thereby enhancing the relationship between husbands and wives.

‘Personal Project’ course in Torreón (Mexico)

18 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project Program and attended the sessions in Torreon (Mexico) in April, taking on relevant aspects of their vital project such as professional career, relationships (friends, family, etc.) as well as their own personal growth. This program is a great platform for exploring these aspects of life.

ECOSOC High Level Political Forum 2024

The International Federation for Family Development has been one of the six Civil Society Organizations chosen to be heard at the High Level Segment of UN ECOSOC this year. Jose Alejandro Vazquez, on behalf of IFFD, participated in the interactive discussion on 'Care and Support Systems' highlighting parenting support programmes as a crucial tool to empower the family as a holistic agent…

Meeting of Family-Friendly Cities

A new meeting of the ‘Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families’ project has been held on August 15th by San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) with the Instituto de Analisis de Política Familiar, to strengthen family integration and development. José Alejandro Vázquez, Director of International Relations and Ignacio Socias, Advocacy Talent Adquisition from the International Federation for Family Development, participated on it and emphasized the importance of…

Inclusive Cities European Meeting 

This event was held in Venice on March 14th-15th organized by IFFD, in collaboration with the Regional Council and the European Local Council of ELISAN Inclusion and Social Action Network. The central topic was ‘Climate change and its impact on families and their well-being’, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family. WATCH VIDEO

Expert Group Meeting in Malaysia

IFFD organized on February 28th-29th, together with other organizations, an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) in preparation for the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2024. This meeting, held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), addressed specifically the topics of migration, urbanization, new technologies, demographic trends and climate change. PHOTO GALLERY  

‘Personal Project’ course in Santa Fe (Mexico)

32 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project Program and attended the sessions in Santa Fe (CDMX) on March, taking on relevant aspects of their vital project such as professional career, relationships (friends, family, etc.) as well as their own personal growth. This program is a great platform for exploring these aspects of life.  

‘Married love II’ course in LAR Sonora (Mexico)

Around 20 couples attended the ‘Married Love’ course celebrated in LAR Sonora (Mexico) in March. This course is designed for couples looking to enhance or enrich their marital life. Through discussion groups led by the moderators, the course delves into the meaning of marriage, thereby enhancing the relationship between husbands and wives.