Since 2006 Azerbaijan celebrates Family Day on 15 th of May. A series of events are held over 10 days in different cities and regions of the republic in order to protect national moral values, educate the younger generation and advocate a healthy lifestyle.

Since 2009 the Azerbaijani Government has been conducting a film festival entitled “Azerbaijan family” as a part of enlightenment measures to help protect family values. Special attention is paid to films reflecting issues such as family values, respect for older people, childcare, socialization and family problems.

The upcoming Family Day is going to be held in Shamkir at May 15, 2015.

Also on May 8 the round table dedicated to the campaign “Future for All” will be organized in Mardakan district.

It has to be noted that during last 7 years the Family Day was celebrated by the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs in different regions of Azerbaijan:  Shamakha, Lankaran, Khah, Baku, Shaki, Absheron.