The 2020 observance of the International Day: Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing + 25 witnessed the world struggling to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. There is a need to rethink and transform the way our economies and societies function to foster greater well-being and equality for all. Copenhagen Declaration and Beijing Platform for Action continue to provide a visionary roadmap of where we need to go.

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The event showcased recent research on families and SDGs from UNDESA, UN Women and UNICEF and shared experiences on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable families.

Read the speaker biographical notes.

Read the program.