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.
“Made in Social Europe – virtual exhibition of good practices” Hosted by the Social Platform Organisation
21.05.21
The 2020 Made in Social Europe exhibition aims to give an overview of many organizations and projects in the European Union that are fighting for a fairer and more equitable
MMM reaffirms: caring for a child is work, an absolute necessity, resource and investment
29.03.21
UN New York, CSW65 - In her intervention at a parallel event to the 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women organized by OMEP, MMM President Anne-Claire de Liedekerke
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.
