22 countries do not allow mothers to pass their citizenship on to their children

17.07.16

The right of mothers to pass their citizenship on to their children has dramatic consequences on the civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights of their children - beg [...]

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Women represented only 2% of chief mediators in major Peace negotiations between 1992 and 2011

24.06.16

According to UN Women Statistics, in major peace negotiations between 1992 and 2011, women represented only 2% of chief mediators 4% of signatories 9% of negotiators Yet, studies show that […] [...]

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Latest News from MMM and its Network

MMM calls for placing Motherhood at the centre of gender equality

17.01.25

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), MMM was invited to participate in an expert’s hearing organised by  the European Economic and Social Com

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Mothers must be recognised and supported as essential drivers of social development

08.01.25

UN New York - Thirty years after the first World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen, where Member States committed to prioritise the eradication of poverty, full employment and social inclusion in devel

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A just transition must support the unpaid work of caring

07.01.25

UN Geneva - Answering a call for input for a UN report on just transition and human rights, MMM advocates a just transition centred on care. Our contribution focusses on policies and practices that, in the cont

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From local to global: practical solutions to better support mothers

16.12.24

UN Geneva - The working group on discrimination against women and girls has requested input on care policies and programmes worldwide. In addition to highlighting examples of good laws, policies and practices t

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MAV: Turning the Challenges of Motherhood into Professional Opportunities

14.12.24

We are happy to announce MMM’s participation in the EU funded MAV (Mom Virtual Assistant) Project, an innovative initiative designed to empower new mothers by providing them with high-quality training in digi

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Be Family launch event: placing work-life balance at the heart of workplace policies

05.12.24

Make Mothers Matter co-presented the official launch of Be Family in Paris, a movement aimed at bridging the gap between personal and professional life for working parents. This first event, which took place in

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