1994 - International Year of Family | Commemorative Coin

The year 1994 also saw the commemorative coin with the theme 'International Year of the Family'.

The International Year of the Family, designated in 1994 by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 44/82 on December 9, 1989, carried the theme "Family: Resources and Responsibilities in a Changing World." The motto for the Year encapsulated its essence: "Building the Smallest Democracy at the Heart of Society."

The General Assembly's proclamation outlined that the primary activities for observing the Year would be concentrated at the local, regional, and national levels, with support from the United Nations system. In this context, the United Nations Commission for Social Development took on the role of the preparatory body, while the Economic and Social Council assumed the coordinating responsibilities for the Year.

The chosen theme reflected the recognition of families as dynamic entities facing challenges and opportunities in an evolving global landscape. It emphasized the dual nature of families as reservoirs of resources and bearers of responsibilities within societies undergoing transformations.

The International Year of the Family sought to highlight the importance of families as fundamental units of society and underscored their role in fostering democracy at its core. By encouraging activities at various levels, it aimed to promote dialogue and awareness about the evolving dynamics and contributions of families in the face of changing societal structures.