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IFFD actively participated in the Global Caregivers Forum, held in Madrid on 15–16 January 2026, a historic milestone as the first global forum of its kind dedicated exclusively to caregiving, parenting support, and care systems across the life course. Convened by UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Government of Spain, the Forum brought together ministers, multilateral institutions, researchers, civil society organizations, and private sector leaders to advance…
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On February 14, Valentine’s Day, the hall of the RINO School in Zagreb was filled to capacity, with many searching for an extra seat. IFFD Croatia organized a special lecture for married couples, welcoming renowned guest speaker Raphael Bonelli, who addressed a topic that resonates with many couples: ‘What Happens to Love After the Honeymoon Phase?’
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The Solutions Session at the World Summit on Social Development: African Solutions for Family Policy was celebrated on November 6th 2025 in Doha, Qatar. The session, focusing on practical policy options for strengthening family-oriented social protection and family policy in Africa as part of the Second World Summit for Social Development, was organized under the framework of the Summit’s parallel…
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The Solutions Studio at the II World Summit on Social Development was celebrated on November 4th 2025 in Doha, Qatar. The session, designed to highlight how civil society is shaping and implementing family-focused policies and programmes in response to global social challenges as part of the Second World Summit for Social Development, was organized by IFFD within the Summit’s parallel…
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13 professionals enrolled in the ‘Personal Project’ course and attended the sessions held in Taiwan in April, 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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12 parents enrolled in the ‘First Decisions’ course and attended the initial sessions held in Taiwan in May. This program, designed for parents of children aged 8 to 10, provides valuable tools to help children feel confident and secure in their everyday environments. As a result, children are better prepared to make numerous personal decisions in daily life.To make good…
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Francisca Lawson Tettevie, a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a representative of the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), participated in a panel discussion during the 2025 International Day of Families, held at UN Headquarters. She delivered a powerful address emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in sustainable development policymaking.
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On May 22–23, IFFD President Olivier Yao participated in a panel discussion on the challenges families face in the digital age at the International Family Forum in Istanbul, a high-level conference on family issues organized by the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive policies, advocated for the digital inclusion…
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On May 15, during an event celebrating the International Day of Families, the mayor and other local leaders gathered at the Macatuba City Council to formalize the city’s participation in the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project by signing the Venice Declaration. The city of Macatuba (population 17,000), located in the central region of the state of São Paulo, is…
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80 leaders from all over Brazil attended the ‘Convenção Nacional Instituto Brasileiro da Familia para lideranças 2025’ celebrated in São Paulo on March 15th-17th. The topic of this meeting was to discuss the state of art of IFFD’s programs in our 15 local centers. Javier Vidal-Quadras, IFFD’s Secretary General, participated on it reminding how important married life is in their lives.