Reliable rear and family support - Father's Day observed in Belarus

21 октября 2022

The Father's Day is celebrated in Belarus for the first time today. The holiday received official state status along with other family holidays - following the decision of the head of state.

The Father's Day has a message: it's an honorable thing to be a father that emphasizes the important role of men in the upbringing of children and the strengthening of the family institution. The maternity leave is traditionally taken by women (in our country only one percent of men take maternity leave). Nevertheless, the role of the father is supported at the legislative level.

Valery Kovalkov, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus:

The President supported the proposal to establish Father's Day. In addition, the labor legislation is being amended to provide fathers or stepfathers with the whole package of guarantees in the field of labor law, which is provided to mothers today

The Father's Day closes the "week of parental love. Let me remind you that it started on October 14, the Mother's Day.