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Promoted by IFFD, the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families project held its 6th Annual Technical Meeting on October 27–28 at IAE Business School in Buenos Aires. Participants discussed key findings from the Annual Monitoring Report and continued working toward the project’s mission: fostering family-oriented urban policies that strengthen social cohesion, equity, and sustainability.
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Since 2013, the #IFFDAwards have recognized leaders in family-oriented public policy at the UN Commission for Social Development, celebrating those whose work strengthens families around the world. This year, the 2026 IFFD Awards were presented to Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) and Best Place for Working Parents (United States). Congratulations to both recipients for their outstanding contributions.
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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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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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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…