On Tuesday, June 30, International Family Equality Day (IFED) and the Global Interfaith Network for People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions (GIN-SSOGIE) will co-host the United Nations (UN) online side event The Recognition and Respect of Diverse Families in Times of a Global Pandemic, held during the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, and co-sponsored by the delegations of South Africa and Switzerland.This UN side event was initially going to be carried out during the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council but was postponed due to the pandemic.