Regional Expert Group Meeting in Orlando

With other organizations, IFFD organized together on November 11th the Regional Expert Group Meeting for North America in Orlando (Florida). The Director of International Relations at IFFD, Ignacio Socias, participated speaking at the Invited Presenter Session: ‘The Workings of the United Nations and How to Get Involved’, on ‘Civil Society Organizations as a Means to Get Involved With the United Nations.

Observance Of The World Cities Day 2023 

An Interactive Discussion of Social Policies in Observance of the World Cities Day 2023 was held on October 31st at the United Nations HQ in NYC. This event had always been a suitable occasion to evaluate the progress made so far for families in urban areas. WATCH VIDEO  

Latin American Expert Group Meeting 

IFFD organized on October 26th-27th, 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 Mexico City, addressed specifically on demographic changes in Latin America. WATCH VIDEO

‘Personal Project 3’ course in Mexico City

22 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project 3 Program and attended the sessions in Mexico City on november, taking on relevant aspects of their vital project such as professional career, relationships (friends, family and significant other) as well as their own personal growth. This program is a great platform for exploring these aspects of life.

IFFD Congress 2024 in Philippines

The 2024 IFFD Congress will take place in Cebu, Philippines. This year's theme is family life and new technologies. The event will take on February 24th – 25th 2024. READ MORE

Inclusive Cities Meeting 2023

The third technical meeting of the Inclusive Cities Project was held in Torun (Poland) on May 31st and June 1st. The representatives of the signatories cities and regions presented the best practices achieved during the past year. A final set of conclusions and recommendations was included in the annual monitoring report of Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families project.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CklsOm2d19k

European Expert Group Meeting 

IFFD organized on May 29-30, 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, celebrated in Torun (Poland), addressed the ageing of the population and family well-being in Europe. Watch video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3HZDWb-3fc ​

Expert Symposium in Washington DC

On July 25th IFFD participated in the Expert Symposium  “Changing Demographics Can Result in Strengthening Families”, as a pre-event to the Global Intergenerational Conference. It was held in Washington DC and was convened as part of the preparations for the observance of the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2024.

‘First Steps’ course in Fortaleza (Brazil)

The first session of this course took place in Fortaleza (Brazil) on April 1st with the participation of 20 parents with their children. This program revolves around the main pedagogical frameworks and the basic habits that infants should acquire.

‘Personal Project’ course in Fortaleza (Brazil)

26 profesionals enrolled in the Personal Project Program and attended the sessions in Fortaleza (Brazil) on 25th April, taking on relevant aspects of their vital project such as professional career, relationships (friends, family and significant other) as well as their own personal growth. This program is a great platform for exploring these aspects of life.