"When it is all about the pain, the sleepless nights, the care, the love, the worries and the plans of children, then it is called Mootherhood". Delphine Takwi
Motherhood is a universal experience, but it is not uniform because Mothers come from all walks of life, different cultures, backgrounds and identities.
Their diversity is not only beautiful, but its powerful thought also wrapped up in many challenges. The spectrum of motherhood ranges from biological mothers, adoptive and foster mothers, stepmothers, teen mothers, single mothers, LGBTQ+ mothers, grandmoms, mothers with disabilities and many others.
All these diverse forms of motherhood enrich families, communities, children and Germany as a whole. As mothers or supporters of mothers, we all need to be change agentsbecause empowering mothers means empowering society
Diverse motherhood challenges outdated systems and advocates for better policies such as parental leave, healthcare and childcare
If we all see every mother through the equity and inclusion lens, then we will treat mothers fairly by acknowledging everyone's unique situation and addressing systemic barriers.
Looking through the equity lens ensure that every mother has access to equal resources, information and benefits to overcome the challenges of motherhood.
The time is now, let mothers be part of us on every decision making table.
The many faces of motherhood
"When it comes to the pain, the sleepless nights, the care, the love, the worries and the plans of the children, it's called motherhood."
Delphine Takwi
Motherhood is a universal experience, but it is not uniform, as mothers come from all walks of life, cultures, backgrounds and identities.
Their diversity is not only beautiful, but also brings with it many challenges.
The spectrum of motherhood ranges from biological mothers to adoptive and foster mothers, stepmothers, teenage mothers, single mothers, LGBTQ+ mothers, grandmothers, mothers with disabilities and many more.
All these diverse forms of motherhood enrich families, communities, children and Germany as a whole. As mothers or supporters of mothers, we must all be agents of change, because empowering mothers means empowering society.
Diverse motherhood challenges outdated systems and advocates for better regulations such as parental leave, healthcare and childcare.
If we view all mothers through the lens of equality and inclusion, we will treat mothers fairly by recognizing their unique situation and addressing systemic barriers.
By looking at all mothers from an equity perspective, we can ensure that all mothers have equal access to resources, information and services to help them navigate the challenges of motherhood.
Now is the time for mothers to be represented at all decision-making tables.