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 mother’s call for an end to disability by proxy
14.10.19
Our network member Laura Julia Fiquet, founder and president of Union des Mamans d’Enfants Handicapés – UMEH participated in a recent EU fact-finding workshop on children with disabil
Supporting maternal health through the Riseup-PPD EU COST ACTION
14.10.19
Make Mothers Matter is proud to be part of the EU research network on Peripartum Depression Disorder where we are co-leading a working group on “Inclusiveness, Dissemination and Public Engagement”
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
Supporting parents and families essential to the realization of children rights
02.10.19
UN Geneva - Make Mothers Matter seized the occasion of the 2019 Social Forum to remind Member States that promoting and protecting the rights of children and youth through education
Huge challenges remain for the realisation of most SDGs – How about empowering #Mothers4SDGs?
01.08.19
UN New York – MMM was at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which took place on 9–18 July at the UN headquarters. The 2019 HLPF completed its first 4 years
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.
Innovating for girls’ and women’s empowerment through education
08.07.19
UNESCO - The G7 and UNESCO host Paris International Conference to mobilize support for girls and women through quality education and empowering learning opportunities for life and work.
MMM and AJAD changing communities and lives in UNESCO funded initiative
20.05.19
“Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together” - Vincent Van Gogh
