An International Scientific Commission on the Family.

During the course of a meeting held in Paris on December 16, 1963, the Board of Directors of the International Union of Family Organization (IUFO) decided to constitute a Scientific Commission for the study of the family. The proposal was made by the President of the IUFO and most enthusiastically supported by all members of the Board. What are the goals of this new commission? What functions is it going to perform? What specific role is it going to play inside the UIFO and among the many institutions, organizations, and movements which are concerned with a better knowledge of the family and a sound development of family life? The future will tell us better than anything we could affirm at this time. However it may be useful to consider some of the facts which are giving meaning to this initiative and which are giving meaning to this initiative and which could favor the success of the Commission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]