May 15 – International Day of Families, also marked in the Republic of Moldova
The International Day of Families is celebrated today, May 15, worldwide, including in the Republic of Moldova. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1993, this day promotes family values—solidarity, equality and mutual support – as the foundation of a healthy society. In 2025, the global theme is “Family and Climate Change”, highlighting the essential role of families in adopting a sustainable lifestyle. On this day, the Republic of Moldova's leadership sent congratulations and encouragement to citizens.
“Nothing is stronger than the bond of a family. There we learn to love, forgive, be patient and support each other. On the Day of Families, we thank all those who, through their love, keep Moldova united”, declared President Maia Sandu.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized the value of the family as the foundation of a prosperous society. “On International Day of Families, we celebrate the family as a fundamental element of our communities, and we hope that in the Republic of Moldova, we have as many happy families as possible living well.”
“Today we celebrate the Family – a beautiful symbol of unity, hope and the future”, said the Parliament Speaker in a message on social networks.
We remind you that the Government has approved the Action Plan for organising and conducting activities dedicated to the Day of Families in 2025.
Central and local authorities, public institutions, and state agencies will organise this year's events throughout May under the heading "Family Policies for Sustainable Development."
How the International Day of Families was established
The International Day of Families, celebrated annually on May 15, was established by the United Nations in 1993, through General Assembly Resolution 47/237. The purpose of establishing this day was to highlight the importance of the family as the fundamental nucleus of society and draw attention to the social, economic and demographic challenges families worldwide face.
The context of its establishment has its roots in the international debates of the 1980s, a period in which the UN began to pay increased attention to the transformations affecting families: accelerated urbanization, migration, declining birth rates, population aging and deepening economic inequalities. In this context, in 1985, the UN declared 1994 as the International Year of the Family, an initiative aimed at stimulating public policies dedicated to the well-being of families and encouraging dialogue about their role in sustainable development.
As part of the preparations for this thematic year, on 20 September 1993, the UN established 15 May as the International Day of Families, to provide an annual moment of reflection and action. This day was conceived as a global platform to:
-promote the role of the family in social and economic development;
-encourage states to adopt policies that support families, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, housing and social protection;
-raise public awareness of issues such as domestic violence, gender discrimination or the effects of migration;
-recognise the diversity of family forms around the world.
