The Peace Garden at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris – Photo Michel Ravassard / UNESCO 2010
In 1945, the creation of UNESCO responds to a strong conviction of the Nations that have just passed through two world conflicts: the only consideration of economic and political aspects cannot be enough to build a lasting peace. Respect for everyone, regardless of color, gender, descent or national, ethnic or religious identity, is also essential to better understand each other and work together to build lasting peace.
UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, whose purpose is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through:
The history of MMM is closely linked to that of UNESCO: MMM was created there in 1947 and has been active there for more than 70 years.
Gabrielle de Milleville et Pauline Ambrogi, MMM Representatives at UNESCO, at the General Conference in 2015
This “consulting partnership” allows MMM to actively participate in:
By participating actively in the work of UNESCO, MMM highlights the role of mothers and the important potential they represent, especially for building sustainable peace. In the discussions, MMM also denounces the injustices and obstacles that mothers face and proposes solutions.
By raising awareness among politicians and decision makers and making practical policy recommendations, MMM acts to bring about positive changes in the lives of mothers and their children, so that they can not only better assume their educational responsibilities, but also fully participate as economic and civic actors in development. from their country.
MMM works for mothers and families, but also for the progress and good of communities and societies.
21.09.21
On International Day of Peace, we are celebrating the launch of Mères et Paix (Mothers and Peace), a book by our MMM colleague Pauline Ambrogi. Pauline holds a doctorate in contemporary history and is a writer
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 the most vulnerable and to
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 around the wo
30.08.20
MMM supports UNESCO's campaign to ensure #LearningNeverStops
05.08.20
Save Our Future campaign officially launches
17.11.19
UNESCO - On the occasion of the 40th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris - What makes mothers Key agents of change? Find out more in the powerful message delivered before the Member States on behalf of MMM an