The 1994 Celebration

The International Year of the Family, 1994, was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 44/82 of 9 December 1989.

• The theme of the Year was "Family: resources and responsibilities in a changing world".
• Its motto: "Building the Smallest Democracy at the Heart of Society".

In proclaiming the Year, the General Assembly decided that the major activities for its observance should be concentrated at the local, regional and national levels, assisted by the United Nations system.   The United Nations Commission for Social Development was designated the preparatory body and the Economic and Social Council as the coordinating body for the Year.

For more information on the 1994 Celebration, please visit the official website at: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/family/IntObs/IYF/