Leave no mother behind: empowered mothers are change makers who can make the SDGs succeed

06.11.18

UN Geneva, Forum on Women's Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Invited to speak in the session on the role of women in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MMM highlighted how mothe [...]

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MMM defends women’s participation in the conduct of public affairs

01.11.18

UN Geneva, Human Rights Council 39th Session - Mothers are directly concerned by many human rights issues. Through its statements, MMM makes their voices heard and highlights their contributions - esp [...]

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Portrait of a (working) mother

01.09.18

UN Geneva - MMM is delighted to support a photo exhibition illustrating mothers' challenges and choices (or lack of it) in combining professional work and family. [...]

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Mothers’ Rights are Human Rights – MMM at the 38th Human Rights Council

07.07.18

UN Geneva / HRC - Through oral Statements, MMM brought the perspective of mothers to the discussions on several issues, including the return of migrants to their home country, engaging men and boys fo [...]

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Mothers’ Rights are Human Rights – MMM at the 38th Human Rights Council

07.07.18

UN Geneva / HRC - Through oral Statements, MMM brought the perspective of mothers to the discussions on several issues, including the return of migrants to their home country, engaging men and boys fo [...]

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Empowered mothers can provide the nurturing care which is so important for Early Childhood Development

07.06.18

UN Geneva - In a written Statement ahead of the Human Rights Council, MMM draws attention to the challenges faced by mothers in ensuring the necessary nurturing and caring environment during the criti [...]

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ILO’s push for gender equality at work is welcome but will require action beyond Labour sector

04.06.18

UN Geneva / International Labour Conference - MMM oral intervention commends the International Labour's Organisation's Women at Work Initiative and its new "push for equality". It also reaffirms the u [...]

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Nurturing care framework at World Health Assembly

23.05.18

UN News /WHO - MMM welcomes this roadmap to develop policies and services that will help parents and caregivers provide nurturing care during the early years of a child, a critical period for human de [...]

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Mothers are at the center of Early Childhood Development – But need recognition and support

23.05.18

UN Geneva / World Health Assembly - In a side-event on Early Childhood Development, Make Mothers Matter highlighted some of the challenges that mothers face to ensure that their child develops to thei [...]

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The transformative power of mothers for sustainable peace

02.03.18

UN Geneva, 37th Session of the Human Rights Council - MMM submitted a written statement to highlight the transformative power of mothers for the prevention of conflicts, and sustainable peace - If onl [...]

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Latest News from MMM and its Network

Landmark UN report highlights violence against mothers

04.07.26

UN Geneva – At its 62nd session, the Human Rights Council published the first UN report dedicated exclusively to mothers as right holders. Presented by Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur on violence agai

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Giving a voice to widowed mothers in Burkina Fasso

30.06.26

By Valerie Bichelmeier, MMM Head of Advocacy at the UN UN Geneva – Speaking at an event organized by Widows Rights International, on the margins of the

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A Roadmap for Every Child: The EU Alliance for Investing in Children Responds to the 2026 Social Package

29.06.26

The EU Alliance for Investing in Children, of which MMM is a member, has welcomed the European Commission's 2026 Social Package as a significant step forward for children's rights and social inclusion across Eu

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‘How are you, mum (really)?’ A morning at Bordeaux City Hall to break the silence on maternal mental health

24.06.26

By Angela Garcia Romero, Director of Projects at MMM On 29 May, we experienced a truly unique morning—both physically and emotionally: moving, insightful, inspiring—where we, mothers, felt seen and understo

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Rethinking Cities Through Care: People, Planet and the 2030 Agenda

20.06.26

UN New York/HLPF – Register now to join us for our 2026 High Level Political Forum side-event online.

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Call for a Strong Social Dimension in the Next EU Budget
EUFunds4Social Coalition

19.06.26

Ahead of discussions on the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the EUFunds4Social Coalition, of which MMM is a member, has issued an open letter urging EU leaders to safeguard and strengthen the EU

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