Conference on the family this week

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A conference being held by the Ministry of Social Policy this Friday and Saturday will discuss “The family... Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, in view of social changes and new challenges and opportunities in society which are creating a clear need for a national family policy.A conference being held by the Ministry of Social Policy this Friday and Saturday will discuss “The family... Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, in view of social changes and new challenges and opportunities in society which are creating a clear need for a national family policy.

The subject will be introduced by Angela Abela and will touch on the effect of families’ break up, the challenge of an upbringing outside the home, the balance between home and work, and the equal responsibility of the parents. It will be concluded by Frans Borg, ministry permanent secretary.

Attendance is free but registration on tel. 2590-3108/9 is necessary. No one will be allowed in without an invitation, the ministry said.