Make Mothers Matter Delegations
to International Institutions
Through its advocacy work, Make Mothers Matter seeks to influence policy to bring about positive changes in the lives of mothers.
Working with and for mothers and involving them in decision making and projects that affect their life has beneficial effects on their children, their families and more broadly on society.
MMM is active in the European Union, UNESCO, and the United Nations, where it enjoys General Consultative Status.
MMM at the European Union
MMM works to influence the debates that are held at the European level, which have a direct impact on laws and policies concerning mothers and their families in EU countries
News from the European Delegation
Commission reports, debates in the European Parliament, new directives ... the European Delegation seizes every opportunity to make policy recommendations that are favorable to mothers and families.
A New EU Commitment to Housing Dignity: What the European Affordable Housing Plan Means for Mothers and Families
20.05.26
Across Europe, rising housing costs, homelessness, insecure rentals, and poverty are placing increasing pressure on families — especially women, single mothers, and children.
A new chapter in the Child Guarantee
When we invest in parents, we invest in every child they raise
20.05.26
The European Commission has published a new Communication on Breaking the cycle of child poverty: Strengthening the European Child Guarantee — alongside its first ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. Toge
MMM at the United Nations
The UN delegation participates in conferences and meetings held at the global level at the United Nations in New York, Geneva or Vienna - bringing the perspective of mothers into the discussions
Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth: MMM’s Take on the New UN Roadmap
04.05.26
UN Geneva – In April, MMM was invited to attend the high-level launch of the UN Special Rapporteur Olivier de Schutter’s “Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth”.
Invisible Violence: Why Mothers Must Be Recognised in the Fight Against Gender-Based Abuse
25.03.26
UN Geneva – Violence against women is widely acknowledged. Yet the specific forms of violence linked to motherhood remain largely overlooked. Drawing on grassroots evidence from across the globe, Ma
MMM at UNESCO
MMM is particularly involved in discussions on education and peace. MMM also promotes partnerships between UNESCO and its member associations for funding field projects.
News from the UNESCO Team
Statements and interventions: MMM notably defends the mother's educational responsibility and her role in the transmission of values and the promotion of peace.
The Future of the Right to Education: Make Mothers Matter at UNESCO to Bring Parents’ Voices Forward
15.12.25
UNESCO, Paris – On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the 1960 Convention against Discrimination in Education, UNESCO brought together the global community at an International Symposium on the
MMM teams push for strengthening the right to education
19.06.24
UN Geneva – A resolution aimed at strengthening the right to education in international legal instruments will be negotiated during the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, which began
