Motherhood, a poweful form of informal learning – not a gap in the CV
10.02.16
UN New York – On 5 February, we hosted a virtual side-event to the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development titled Unlocking the Power of Care: Skills, Equity, and Social Transformation. Its key message is well summarised by one of the speakers: "Motherhood is not a gap in the CV. It is one of the most powerful form of informal learning we can experience during our worklife" (Cassandra Menga, MAV Project Coordinator). The event discussed how the unpaid work of caregiving, in particular parenting, could be recognised as work that develops valuable skills, and why it matters to recognise unpaid care work and its contribution to social development, redistribute this vital work, and advance gender equality.
Event report with key take aways coming soon
Watch the recording
We thank our speakers & partners
- Amber Parkes, Care Economy Policy Specialist, UN Women (Moderator)
- Lisa S. Kaplowitz, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Finance & Economics; and Co-founder and Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Women in Business (CWIB), Rutgers Business School
- Agustina Palmieri, Founder & CEO, Mom’s in Co., Spain, an MMM member organisation
- Cassandra Menga, EU Project Manager & MAV (Mom Virtual Assistant) Coordinator, Italy (video message)
- Regina Cabal, Latin America Ambassador for Lifeed; Founder Momlancers, Mexico
- Sonia Malaspina, Chief People Officer & Corporate Affairs, GLS Italy & President, Winning Women Foundation, Italy
- Ana Moreno, Technical Secretary, Global Alliance for Care (Closing remarks)
We also thank our members who contributed to the discussion through video messages: Aperio (Czechia), Otitsara (Madagascar), Hubi & Vinciane (Benin) & Passion to Share (Kenya).
→ See also the invitation article with background information, programme and speakers’ bios
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