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.
Mothers are not only victims of Climate Change: they also have a specific game-changing purpose
02.07.19
UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - MMM calls for the recognition and support of the skills and contributions of women in their multiple roles, including their role in education on
Businesses must address the motherhood penalty and its root cause – the imbalance of unpaid care work
30.06.19
UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - In an oral Statement to the council, MMM also called businesses to promote a more equitable sharing of unpaid family care responsibilities and work
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.
Make Mothers Matter submits reports on obstetric violence to UN special rapporteur
16.07.19
On May 17th 2019, MMM submitted two reports to Ms. Dubravka Šimonović (UN Rapporteur on violence against women) on the issue of «Mistreatment and violence against women during reproductive health
Parents and the society as a whole must be educated on child development and supported to provide security and nurturing care to their children
09.07.19
UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - MMM took the opportunity of a discussion on Human Rights to reaffirms a child's rights to develop to their full potential and the importance
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.
Parents and the society as a whole must be educated on child development and supported to provide security and nurturing care to their children
09.07.19
UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - MMM took the opportunity of a discussion on Human Rights to reaffirms a child's rights to develop to their full potential and the importance
Mothers are not only victims of Climate Change: they also have a specific game-changing purpose
02.07.19
UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - MMM calls for the recognition and support of the skills and contributions of women in their multiple roles, including their role in education on
