Proclamation of June 1st as Global Day of Parents.
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed by the Resolution A/RES/66/292 the date of June 1st as Global Day of Parents will be observed annually in honour of parents throughout the world . The General Assembly 1. Decides to proclaim 1 June the Global Day of Parents, to be observed annually, honouring parents throughout the world; 2. Invites Member States to celebrate the Global Day of Parents in full partnership with civil society, particularly involving young people and children; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance. Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 17 September 2012 during the 130th plenary meeting.