Since the 1980s, the United Nations has been increasingly recognizing the important role of the family in society.
In 1989, the General Assembly proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family and in 1993, the General Assembly declared 15 May of every year as the International Day of Families.
In 2012, the General Assembly proclaimed 1 June as the Global Day of Parents to recognize the selfless commitment of parents to their children.
Families, parents and caregivers play a central role in child well-being and development, offering identity, love, care, provision and protection to children and adolescents.