Global Day of Parents 2020

Global Day of Parents is celebrated on 1 June every year to honour all the parents throughout the world. The observation of the day recognizes the primary responsibility of the family in nurturing and protecting their children.

Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate parents across the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.

During the 1980s, the United Nations (UN) focussed on attending issues related to the family. Based on the recommendations of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), in 1983, the Commission for Social Development in its resolution on the Role of the family in the development process (1983/23) requested the UN to address the problems and need of the family.

The day was designated to enhance awareness among decision-makers and the public of the problems and needs of the family, as well as of effective ways of meeting those needs.

On 9 December 1989, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family. UNGA passed resolution 47/237 in 1993 and designated 15 May of every year as the International Day of Families.

In 2012, UNGA proclaimed 1 June as the Global Day of Parents. It also directed its member states to observe the Global Day of Parents annually in honour of parents throughout the world.