Kingdom Observes International Day of Families, Emphasizes Community Culture, Values

   Jeddah, May 16, 2025, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joins the global community in commemorating the United Nations-designated International Day of Families on May 15, an annual observance since 1993, which serves as a vital platform to raise awareness, promote family values, and address key issues impacting families while deepening understanding of the social, economic, and demographic forces shaping their lives.
   The family holds fundamental importance in society as a primary social institution, essential for the continuation of humanity and the stability of social existence. As the foundational unit of society, the family is key to maintaining social stability. Its emergence and evolution are closely tied to social life, providing a framework that shapes individual behavior, influences life paths, and serves as the source of customs, norms, traditions, and codes of conduct. Additionally, the family plays a crucial role in fulfilling human instincts and natural social drives.
   As such, the Family Affairs Council is actively engaged in initiatives designed to strengthen and empower families, striving to enhance their status and role within society while coordinating efforts among relevant entities in addressing family-related matters. This aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to cultivate a vibrant society characterized by integrated roles and the preservation of the family as the nucleus of society.
   On the occasion of the International Day of Families, the council launched the "For the Family" campaign, aimed at highlighting the efforts of government, private, and non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting families and enhancing the quality of life for their members.
   The Ministry of Education is also actively working to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, recognizing their strategic and vital roles in fostering educational success and supporting the development of educational performance and learning outcomes.
   The ministry has taken concrete steps to formalize this crucial relationship by developing a charter that specifically outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities inherent in the school-family partnership. Furthermore, it has issued procedural and organizational guidelines to facilitate this complementary dynamic. Recognizing the pivotal role of positive relationships between families and teachers in achieving favorable student outcomes, the ministry emphasizes the importance of active family participation, including exchanging ideas and experiences, and providing volunteer support to enhance the quality of the educational process.
   The United Nations General Assembly's enduring commitment to celebrating the International Day of Families underscores the international community's firm conviction that the family constitutes the fundamental unit of society.

   -- SPA