Marriage in Ireland still declining despite a bumper 2022
The number of marriages that took place in 2022 saw a significant increase on 2021, but this was mainly due to the postponement of weddings during the Covid pandemic. Overall, the marriage rate in Ireland remains low compared with a few decades ago. In all, 23,173...
Bénédicte Colin on the European Certificate of Parenthood
Here you can watch Bénédicte Colin's presentation on the European Certificate of Parenthood.
Webinar on the European Certificate of Parenthood
The European Commission is trying to circumvent the national legislation on parentage and create a cross-border “European Certificate of Parenthood” that would be valid in all the European Union state members. This means that those states that do not recognise...
FAFCE calls the European Commission to include surrogacy in the review of its EU Directive on human trafficking
FAFCE contributed to a call for feedbacks of the European Commission following its proposal to update of its 2011 Directive against human trafficking, very much welcomed in light of the evolution of the forms of exploitation for the past decade. FAFCE feedback to the...
Watch “A special family” webinar
Watch our heartwarming and informative webinar with Anna Buday and her family on World Down Syndrome Day. With five children, including one with Down Syndrome, Anna has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. During this webinar, Anna and her family shared...
Children are left unprotected against extreme pornography
There is an urgent need to protect children from online pornography, according to a new report by the UK Children’s Commissioner. To tackle this problem, obligatory age verification to watch porn will be introduced soon in France. Ireland should consider something...
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Christian Values and the Family

Social Legislation and the Family

Taxation and the Family

Education and the Family

The Media and the Family

The Social Environment and the Family
Family Solidarity is a broadly based association, not confined to any class or creed, organised to educate its members and others so that they can promote the best interests of the family in all aspects, but particularly where these interests are being eroded.
It draws its inspiration from the Irish Constitution, the Charter of the Human Rights of the Family, and “Familiaris Consortio”.
The Irish Constitution gives the family its rightful place. In practice, however, various forces are undermining it.
This is particularly evident in the dramatic fall in State support for families.
We must ensure that society recognises the importance of the family and respects its rights.
Family Solidarity has been formed as a nationwide organisation dedicated to serving and supporting the Christian family.
