UN

Our activity in the United Nations

ELFAC was granted Special Consultative Status at the Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC) of the United Nations in July 2021, to represent and defend the rights of large families and bring their voice to this global forum.

15 of May, International Day of Families: Large families are disappearing, and people are more lonely and vulnerable

14 May, 2026 No Comments

ELFAC calls for an increased focus on families in UN research initiatives on sustainable development

17 April, 2026 No Comments

ELFAC Brings Family Perspective to the Global Stage

12 November, 2025 No Comments

UN to Host Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

22 October, 2025 No Comments

Irish mother of seven forced to leave her home in Dublin and become homeless due to lack of support from institutions

21 July, 2025 6 Comments

Watch here the ELFAC’ side event for the 58th session of the UN Commission of Population and Development

9 April, 2025 No Comments

For the first time, data on unpaid domestic work has been requested at the UN Statistical Commission

5 March, 2025 No Comments

ELFAC calls on governments, to recognize the central role of families – and in particular large families – in promoting public health and wellbeing

19 February, 2025 No Comments

UNICEF’s report: The State of the World’s Children 2024