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.
Social Platform & EU Social Summit host Flagship Conference
15.07.21
The Social Platform, of which Make Mothers Matter is a member, recently held its annual Flagship Conference "Building Social Europe". This was an official side event of the Portuguese Presidency
#RaiseAPen campaign passes important milestones at European Parliament
06.07.21
Our campaign, aimed at supporting Afghan women’s pressing request to a continued right to education, passed two important milestones at the European Parliament recently.
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
Unpaid care work is work that our economic system must recognize, invest in and support
19.07.21
UN New York / HLPF - A look back at our side-event to the UN High Level Political Forum
Changing narratives about unpaid care work and the economy
03.07.21
UN New York / HLPF - Register now to join us virtually at this year’s High Level Political Forum side-event.
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.
MMM unites with its associate members against the pandemic
10.02.21
UNESCO - At the start of the global pandemic in 2020, eight NGO-UNESCO partners decided to collaborate with their grass roots associations in solidarity actions to share the voices of
A global solidarity network to fight against Covid-19
02.12.20
Together with a group of NGOs in official relationship with UNESCO, Make Mothers Matter has initiated a global solidarity network in order to create synergies between their grassroots associations aro
