Summary.
Law 13 of March 16, 2007 designates March 19 of each year as the Civic Day and Commemoration of Family Values throughout Panama. It provides for commemorative activities and the promotion of family values.
What it covers.
- The annual commemoration on March 19.
- The organization of activities marking that date.
- The promotion of family values in educational and public institutions.
Who it applies to.
- Ministry of Social Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Social) and Ministry of Education (Ministerio de Educación).
- Public and private schools and universities.
- Public, autonomous, semi-autonomous and municipal institutions, and community boards.
Key points.
- Designates March 19 of each year as the Civic Day and Commemoration of Family Values throughout the Republic.Art. 1
- The Ministry of Social Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Social) and Ministry of Education (Ministerio de Educación) ensure compliance with the declaration and organize activities marking the date.Art. 2
- The specified schools, universities and institutions hold activities promoting responsible fatherhood and motherhood, honesty, solidarity, tolerance, and respect for rules of coexistence and the laws of the Republic.Art. 3
- Recommends that families commemorate the Day and hold family activities highlighting the role of values in personal development and the country's progress.Art. 4
- Calls on the media to include topics and activities promoting family values in their programming throughout the year, especially on this Day.Art. 5