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amilies are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, but our roots remain as one – Anonymous Family is not just an important part of your life but it is, in fact, everything. A compass that guides us, a protective life jacket in a storm, and a safe haven, family is an eternal, strong and secure bond. The love, warmth and guidance it provides is priceless and stays with you forever. There are high notes as
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well as low ones in one’s family, too, but in the end, you end up with a beautiful song! To celebrate this truly special social institution, the United Nations has designated May 15 as the International Day of Families.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES
In the 1980s that the United Nations shifted its focus to families and the challenges they face. In 1993, the General