Poles of Action
As the Chinese saying goes, “women are half the sky”. If we estimate that about 80% of them are mothers, we can consider that the majority of issues addressed at the United Nations, UNESCO and the European Union concern mothers and their children.
Mothers and the Economy
They often face discrimination related to motherhood, as well as poverty, the challenges of reconciling different responsibilities ... But without the mothers, which economy?
News on Mothers and the Economy
All mothers work and must be recognized as essential economic actors - without maternity penalizing them. The recognition of unpaid work, the reconciliation of family and professional life, the fight against discrimination and poverty are the heart of MMM's work.
MMM responds to European consultation on validation of skills
26.11.19
Make Mothers Matter responded on 13 November 2019 to the Public Consultation organised by the European Commission on the validation of non-formal and informal learning.
Beyond Maternity Protection: Mothers need more than just leave policies
11.11.19
UN Geneva - MMM took part in an event organized on 8 November by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Maternity Protection: "A
Mothers and Health
Mothers are at the heart of early childhood development and family health issues ... But maternal health is still too often a challenge.
Systemic change a must for ending Obstetric Violence
25.11.19
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - MMM issues a statement reiterating the urgency bringing an end to the mistreatment and violence mothers suffer in pregnancy and
Beyond Maternity Protection: Mothers need more than just leave policies
11.11.19
UN Geneva - MMM took part in an event organized on 8 November by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Maternity Protection: "A
Mothers and Peace
First victims of violence and armed conflict ... Mothers also have the power to educate to the values of peace, to bring people together and to act at all levels for a culture of peace
News on Mothers and Peace
Since its creation, MMM has been promoting the essential role of the mother for peace, through the safety and love that they give to their children from the moment of pregnancy, but also through the education and transmission of values within the family. Mothers are also key partners in the fight against radicalization and violent extremism.
Mothers march with a pen #MMMAfghanMothers
20.11.19
London, LSE - MMM launches Afghan Mothers campaign on 13 November at the London School of Economics
Mothers, key agents of change
17.11.19
UNESCO - On the occasion of the 40th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, Gabrielle de Milleville, our representative to UNESCO, delivered a powerful message on behalf of MMM and
