Make Mothers Matter at UNESCO
The mission of UNESCO is to build peace through education, science, culture, communication, and information. Through its advocacy work, MMM promotes:
- The importance of girls ‘and mothers’ education and their ICT training
- The need for recognition and integration of mothers as peer educators with other stakeholders in education programs
- The need for recognition and support of mothers, as major actors in education for peace and global citizenship.
MMM at UNESCO, what impact for mothers?
The mother is at the heart of many topics discussed at UNESCO. Through its advocacy work, MMM recalls this reality to promote supportive policies.
Thematic Focus: The Essential Role of Mothers for Education
Education has a central place in UNESCO's mandate. MMM advocates for the education of girls and mothers, and for the recognition of the role of parents in informal education
Thematic Focus: Mothers and Peace
Peace begins in the home. MMM promotes the important role that mothers can play to develop a culture of peace and the untapped resources they represent.
UNESCO MMM Partnership for Field Projects
MMM builds bridges between its members and UNESCO National Commissions to implement field projects - with and for mothers