DIFI concludes discussions on building sustainable marriages
08 May 2021 - 9:07
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi, Executive Director DIFI, and other speakers during virtual talks.
The Peninsula
Doha: Doha International Family Institute has concluded a Ramadan virtual discussion series examining the topic of marriage and marital education programmes in Qatar, and the importance of building happy, healthy, and sustainable relationships.
Building on Doha International Family Institute’s (DIFI) recent international conference on Marriage: Formation and Constitutes of Stability, the series was made up of three sessions.
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi, Executive Director, DIFI, said, “The impact of media and social media on the institution is increasing. It affects the perceptions and marital attitudes negatively, which leads to increasing conflict. Mandatory pre-marital education programs to enhance marital relations and guarantee the non-fragmentation of the institution of mar
Highlights
QF member attracts nearly 1,000 attendees worldwide to discuss matrimony in modern era
Considering the immense pressure youth around the world are facing – and the challenges they encounter upon entering matrimony – it has become imperative to develop policies suitable for helping them construct healthy marriages, attendees heard during day one of Doha International Family Institute’s international conference.
Titled Marriage: Formation and Constituents of Stability, the conference, organized by Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) – a member of Qatar Foundation – brought together nearly 1,000 people from around the globe to learn about critical issues affecting marriage.
The opening plenary titled Perceptions First: The Difference between Man and Woman set the tone for the discussion around the different perceptions of policymakers, experts, and youth on the topic, and highlighted the advocacy measures needed through policies and programs to address su