Category Archives: United Nations

Please mark your calendars! SDGs and Gender Equality conference is coming!

Posted on 27/01/2016 by coface

First of all let me wish you a bright and fruitful New Year. For COFACE, 2016 will be dedicated to “New policies for 21st century families”. We will be dealing with exciting topics this year such as financial inclusion, SDGs … Continue reading →

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International Day of Families 2013 – Why not today?

Posted on 15/05/2013 by coface

The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly resolution in 1993 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. “… Member States … Continue reading →

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What we learnt in New York?

Posted on 11/06/2012 by coface

Did you know that in the USA there is no paid leave available for new mothers? Working parents cannot take time off to meet their children’s health needs in almost any South-American country, while in Pakistan or Yemen this form … Continue reading →

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Happy International Day of Families to you!

Posted on 15/05/2012 by coface

Yes, it is today, our Big Day at COFACE. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the 15th May each year to be celebrated as a day of families since 1993. This year, the topic for the day has been … Continue reading →

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