UN Day of Families in Asia

United Nations International Day of Families 2010 Commemorations organized by the Universal Peace Federation in Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Japan, Nepal, Thailand

Young Ambassadors for Peace collected clothing, food and toiletries to give to needy families in Kabul on May 14. International Day of Families 2010 - Afghanistan

Gifts were given to the elderly.
International Day of Families 2010 - Afghanistan

Women and children near their tent home International Day of Families 2010 - Afghanistan

A family’s home International Day of Families 2010 - Afghanistan

Embracing a child International Day of Families 2010 - Afghanistan

A May 14 seminar in Dhaka International Day of Families 2010 - Bangladesh

The family is the central building block of society, speakers said. International Day of Families 2010 - Bangladesh

The root cause of social ills can be traced to family breakdown. International Day of Families 2010 - Bangladesh

Chief Guest Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Commission and Former Chief Minister Shri Sanchaman Limboo opening the May 15 event Gangtok, Sikkim, by lighting the lamp. International Day of Families 2010 - India

(left) Chairman of UPF-Sikkim Shri Garjaman Gurung declaring the commemoration of UN International Day of Families. (right) Mrs. Bharati Sharma giving a welcome speech. International Day of Families 2010 - India

Shri Karma Yougyal Secretary General of UPF-Sikkim reading the Resolution Shri H. P. Dhakal Publicity Secretary of UPF-Sikkim answering questions from the audience International Day of Families 2010 - India

Chief Guest Shri Sanchaman Limboo, Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Commission and Former Chief Minister, addressing the gathering Shri Krishna Bahadur Adhikari, Director of UPF-Sikkim, giving a presentation about principles of peace International Day of Families 2010 - India

Members of the audience pledging their dedication to a peaceful, happy, faithful family life International Day of Families 2010 - India

Dr. Mohan Prasad Kharel and Mrs. Bimala Kharel receiving the Ideal Family 2010 Award International Day of Families 2010 - India

The Chairman of Deshbhagat Groups celebrated the UN Day of the Families together with 200 students and faculty at the Desh Bhagat Institute of Advanced Computer Sciences, Mandi Gobind Garh, Punjab, on May 15. International Day of Families 2010 - India

International Day of Families 2010 - Japan About 70 people from diverse national origins gathered in Tokyo on May 15. "The impact of migration on families around the world"

” If we value and support international families,” said H.E. Mrs. Lydie Pascaline Yasso, wife of the Ambassador of Benin, “the world will be in peace.” International Day of Families 2010 - Japan

She performed an African dance with people from Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Kenya living in Japan. International Day of Families 2010 - Japan

International couples talked about the challenges they faced gaining their parents’ acceptance. International Day of Families 2010 - Japan

The evening concluded in a warm atmosphere with everyone joining in the Disney song "It's a Small World." International Day of Families 2010 - Japan

Prof. Shreeram Prasad Upadhyaya read UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on May 15 in Kathmandu. International Day of Families 2010 - Nepal

Senior citizen refugees enjoyed the family atmosphere. International Day of Families 2010 - Nepal

Senior citizens praying at a Buddhist temple in Kathmandu International Day of Families 2010 - Nepal

Mrs. Ursula McLackland (right), Secretary General UPF-Asia, with an elderly woman International Day of Families 2010 - Nepal

Participants in a Religious Youth Service project and students planted trees at a school in Chacheongsao on May 15. International Day of Families 2010 - Thailand

The Women’s Federation for World Peace presented scholarships to 10 students. International Day of Families 2010 - Thailand

A presentation on the “Family as a School of Love” to students and their parents International Day of Families 2010 - Thailand

Family games International Day of Families 2010 - Thailand

Sack races International Day of Families 2010 - Thailand

A grandfather (age 92) and grandmother (age 83) entertained with traditional Thai dances, accompanied by family members. International Day of Families 2010 - Thailand

UN Day of Families in Asia

by International Day of Families observances/Universal Peace Federation on May 21, 2010

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