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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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IFFD France celebrated its 50th anniversary with nearly 60 participants, generously hosted by François and Sylvie de Baudus at their château. The event was filled with joy, gratitude, and shared memories. A highlight of the celebration was an inspiring talk by Rosa Pich Aguilera, whose message brought renewed motivation and enthusiasm to all attendees.
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More than 21 participants took part in the Family Enrichment Weekend held in Cologne, Germany. Families from across the country dedicated a full day to sharing experiences, learning from one another, and deepening their understanding of the Family Enrichment approach. Looking ahead, the group is preparing for its first Family Enrichment Holidays next year.
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IFFD has officially arrived in the United Arab Emirates. A new team, based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has begun working to bring Family Enrichment programs to the region. The initiative is being led by Romain and his wife, Rebeca, in Dubai, together with another couple in Abu Dhabi. They launched their first First Steps program the following month and have already…
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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.