Mothers and Health: Working with Mothers
Maternal health is an indicator of global health. A healthy mother can take on her educational responsibilities and fully participate in economic and social life. She is also an indisputable partner in all aspects of health.
“The role of women as primary custodians of family health should be recognized and supported”
Programme of Action, International Conference on Population and Development Cairo (1994)
Maternal health: indicator of global health
Too many mothers still die today in pregnancy. And even more remain handicapped after childbirth. The fundamental rights of mothers must be better respected.
Early Childhood Development: the essential role of mothers - and fathers
Family environment and quality of care during pregnancy and the early years have a significant impact on the physical, cognitive and emotional development of the child - and on its future.
Rebuilding the Modern Village: Mothers, Children, and Older Generations in Mutual Care
12.11.25
Make Mothers Matter (MMM) submitted its recommendations to the European Commission’s initiative on Intergenerational Fairness, aiming to ensure that today’s decisions do not compromise the well-b
Tackling Child Poverty Means Supporting Parents: Olivier De Schutter’s Call to Action
11.11.25
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, has submitted his updated contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the EU Anti-Povert
Nutrition, Lifestyle... The role of the mother in addressing these public health challenges
Mothers are at the heart of the fight against obesity - From conception, and throughout childhood, they set the lifestyle of the family.
Conference Mothers and Health - Brussels, March 2016
Examples of specific actions to support mothers striving for the good health of their children, for their own health and for that of other mothers.
