09.03.25
UN New York - The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) is a landmark global policy document focused on advancing gender equality and women's rights, and is considered one of the most com [...]
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Mothers with disabilities face many challenges in a world that is physically, socially and structurally inaccessible. Their struggles often go unnoticed and underappreciated which results in vast misc [...]
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The European Commission’s initiative on a new Gender Equality Roadmap post-2025, marks a significant step forward in addressing gender disparities across the European Union. Make Mothers Matter (MMM [...]
Read more25.02.25
UN New York – It has been thirty years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which laid the groundwork for transformative changes towards gender equality and the empowerment of wome [...]
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MMM contributed a chapter to a book edited by UNANIMA International on The hidden faces of homelessness, highlighting the specific vulnerability of single mothers to homelessness. The publication was [...]
Read more18.02.25
UN New York - Here is a look back at our side-event to the Commission on Social Development that took place earlier in February. 'Sharing is caring: equal parenting, a path to social cohesion’ prese [...]
Read more13.02.25
UN New York - MMM's oral statement to the UN Commission on Social Development highlighted the central and unique role of Care for social cohesion and social development, reminding the lessons drawn fr [...]
Read more27.01.25
UN New York, UN Commission on Social Development – Register now to our virtual side-event for a discussion on how a more equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work can contribute to social cohes [...]
Read more23.01.25
We are delighted to share our latest video featuring the richness, strength and commitment of our global network. They have come together with one voice to share their priorities for mothers everywher [...]
Read more17.01.25
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), MMM was invited to participate in an expert’s hearing organised by the European Economic and [...]
Read more20.05.26
Across Europe, rising housing costs, homelessness, insecure rentals, and poverty are placing increasing pressure on families — especially women, single mothers, and children.
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. Together, thes
19.05.26
Policymakers, researchers, and civil society organisations gathered at the European Parliament to discuss how stronger support for families can help tackle child poverty and inequality across Europe.
19.05.26
Together with partners from the Alliance for Investing in Children, MMM co-organised an event at the European Parliament during European Mental Health Week, organised by Mental Health Europe. The event, ho
19.05.26
The European Commission has launched the first ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy— a landmark initiative, aimed at reducing poverty and social exclusion across all stages of life, from early childhood to old age.
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”.