IFFD Advocacy Workshop
The 2018 IFFD International Advocacy Workshop was held in Madrid (Spain), 4th to 7th September and brought together entry-level professionals of social studies/political science or a related field with a strong interest in family issues. They came from diverse...
IFFD Paper 78. Building a safe place
Violent extremism has become a serious threat facing societies across the world. It affects the security, well-being and dignity of many individuals living in both developed and developing countries, as well as their peaceful and sustainable ways of life. It also...
Ibero-American congress on family law
The director of international relations of IFFD has participated as a speaker in the 5th Ibero-American Congress on Family Law and Persons, held in Sao Paulo (29-31st August).
IFFD Paper 77. Domestic work, still an unmet need?
The situation of household services around the European Union. Founded in 2012, the European Federation of Family Employment brings together a community of thinkers, professional decision-makers and experts in this sector from the academic world, civil society,...
3rd Edition of the Family Enrichment Holidays
On June 30th the 3rd Edition of the Family Enrichment Holidays (FEH) kicked off. This activity is designed to further qualify moderators and other people who continue to coordinate IFFD’s programs all over the world, although it’s specially directed to European...
Statement ECOSOC High Level Segment 2018 (UN)
The International Federation for Family Development has been one of the six Civil Society Organizations chosen to be heard at the High Level Segment of UN ECOSOC this year (cf. E/2018/67). Alex Vazquez, on behalf of IFFD, addressed an oral statement which mentions the...
1st Venezuelan National Convention
Families for Families is the coordinating association for IFFD programs in Venezuela. They begun their activities some years ago in Caracas and, in spite of the tough socio-economic situation, through their dedication and decision they managed to bring IFFD courses to...
Meeting with the new Executive Director of Unicef
José Alejandro Vázquez, IFFD’s Representative to the UN, has a brief meeting with the new Executive Director of Unicef Mrs. Henrietta H. Fore to discuss about the Synthesis Report of the SDGs&Families Project. IFFD has been participating as an observer of the...
LAR Convention in Mexico
The LAR Association, responsible for the coordination of the Family Enrichment courses in Mexico, held in Monterrey from May 25th to the 27th its 9th Annual Convention. 200 executives and IFFD courses’ moderators from the 18 “lares” present in the...
