Today is the Global Day of Parents. In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1st June as the Global Day of Parents, to be observed annually in honour of parents throughout the world.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”Since the 1980's, the United Nations began focusing on the issues related to the family. A resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 17, 2012 deciding to proclaim June 1 as the Global Day of Parents. The resolution said: &quot;The General Assembly invites Member States to celebrate the Global Day of Parents in full partnership with civil society, particularly involving young people and children.&quot;<br />”&nbsp;<br />”The special day recognizes parents as ''vital in providing protection and positive development for their children'' and the ''primary caregivers and teachers of their children.''<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />