Since 2013, IFFD Awards have been presented every year during the Commission for Social Development to national, regional or local governments recognized for the promotion of family perspective policies, and to persons or private entities for their contribution to promoting family values around the world.
This year, the awardees will be the government of Slovenia and the Brazilian Instituto de Desenvolvimento Familiar Chieko Nishimura.
Slovenia ranks among the top countries in the world for generosity to new parents. Mothers and fathers are entitled to 130 days of parental leave each (altogether 260 days). Parental leave is extended in the event of the birth of twins or more children at the same time, a prematurely born child, or a child who needs special care. The amount of parental benefit is equal to 100% of the basis and may not be more than 2.5 times the amount of the average monthly wage. More flexible forms of work, including the right to breastfeeding breaks, also contribute to facilitating the reconciliation of professional and family obligations.
The Instituto de Desenvolvimento Familiar Chieko Nishimura is a non-profit organization founded in April 2017 to serve Jacto Group employees and their families, as well as the ecosystem and the local community. The group is now present in more than 100 countries with high-technology products and innovative solutions for agriculture, while the Institute highlights the importance of the family as an agent of corporate social responsibility and strategic foundation for sustainable growth. They offer courses, workshops, lectures and meetings around topics related to couple relationships, parenting education, financial training, ethical principles and values, personal and socio-emotional development of men, women, children and adolescents.
As usual, the 2023 IFFD Awards Ceremony will take place during the IFFD Briefing in the United Nations Headquarters next February.
