Strengthening family ties and raise awareness of family-related issues, especially in the context of global trends and current changes that has and continues to bring significant changes to the institutional structure of the family is the aim of the International Family Day celebration. The matter was shared in a message by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports on the occasion of International Family Day 2022.

This year's International Family Day Theme "Families and Urbanization" in particular aims to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable and family-friendly urbanization policies. It is also in line with the country's commitment towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in which, Brunei Darussalam and countries under the United Nations share a vision to eradicate poverty, inequality and injustice, and address climate change by 2030.

The focus of the National Family Day Celebration this year is "Together Caring for the Family" which highlights the Role of the Family in Community and National Development. Focusing on three key aspects namely improving work-life harmony, strengthening child protection and support for family members, several activities and initiatives have been planned, among them, Mu'tamar Antarabangsa Fiqh Al-Usrah (MUAFIQ) and Foster Family Care Program.

Source: Radio Television Brunei