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Peace begins at home

16.06.19

We are proud to share the story of our UN Intern in Geneva Chiara Dedeken, who has just won an essay contest on the topic of "Enhancing the role of women in peace and security", organized by Leiden Un [...]

Make Mothers Matter submits reports on obstetric violence to UN special rapporteur

20.05.19

On May 17th 2019, MMM submitted two reports to Ms. Dubravka Šimonović (UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women) on the issue of “Mistreatment and violence against women during reproduc [...]

MMM calls for parents to play key role in discussion on Children Rights

17.05.19

UN Geneva - Parents (or legal guardians) and families have been relatively absent from the discussions on children rights. MMM, in its answer to a consultation of the UN Committee on the Rights of the [...]

Maternity Protection and addressing the Care Gap must be part of any social protection policy that seeks to empower women

01.04.19

UN New York – This was the core message that MMM presented in a panel discussion held on the margins of the 63rd UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW63). [...]

CSW63 key recommendations for social and maternity protection for mothers welcomed by MMM

31.03.19

UN New York – The 63rd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW63) concluded on Friday 22nd March by the adoption “by consensus” of its “draft agreed conclusions”. [...]

‘Care has no value in our economic systems’ says Sociologist Maria-Angeles Duran

19.03.19

UN New York – The topic of Care took centre stage at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. We at MMM argue that despite its lack of market value in economic systems, the future of society throug [...]

The world’s richest economies have a problem, and the good news is: womenomics can fix it

06.03.19

UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - This is in essence, the message of MMM in its oral Statement on Women's Right to Work. [...]

Mothers in action against air pollution

05.03.19

UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - Addressing air pollution requires action at every level, including the household level where mothers can play a role. [...]

No economic reform or policy should penalize mothers and families

01.03.19

UN Geneva, Human Rights Council - For too long, families have been adjusting to the economy and the labour market. It is time the economy adjusts to families. This was, in essence, the message deliver [...]

Making social protection work for and with mothers

28.02.19

UN New York , 63rd Commission on the Status of Women - MMM Statement highlights that the 2 main pillars of social protection, health and income security, are particularly relevant for mothers and thei [...]

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Peace begins at home

Make Mothers Matter submits reports on obstetric violence to UN special rapporteur

MMM calls for parents to play key role in discussion on Children Rights

Maternity Protection and addressing the Care Gap must be part of any social protection policy that seeks to empower women

CSW63 key recommendations for social and maternity protection for mothers welcomed by MMM

‘Care has no value in our economic systems’ says Sociologist Maria-Angeles Duran

The world’s richest economies have a problem, and the good news is: womenomics can fix it

Mothers in action against air pollution

No economic reform or policy should penalize mothers and families

Making social protection work for and with mothers

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