Supporters

I support the campaign, because motherhood in Germany is an important cross-cutting political issue, the significance of which is far too little the basis for political decisions. The dimensions are socio-political, health policy, relevant for the labor market, gender equality policy, financial and economic policy, family care work - care, pension policy, ... - and thus central to our society.

„Mütter werden das schon irgendwie schaffen“ – Das ist häufig die Annahme von Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Ob in Pandemie, Wirtschafts- oder Gesellschaftskrise - die Annahme ist, dass Frauen immer mehr Belastungen schultern können und auch sollen – denn gefühlt sind sie für alles zuständig, was mit Carearbeit & Fürsorgeverantwortung zu tun hat. Und das „irgendwie“ ist immer öfter ein „egal wie“. Die Folgen sehen wir in unserer täglichen Arbeit und auch in unserem persönlichen Umfeld. Be- und überlastete Frauen, erschöpfte Mütter, die sich zwischen den vielen Aufgaben, Erwartungen und Verantwortungen aufreiben. Dagegen hilft nur Solidarität und Schulterschluss. Wir sind am 10. Mai dabei!

What inspires me about the campaign is the unity and solidarity among mothers.

I support the campaign because supporting the health, social and professional integration of women heals a whole family!

Families hold our society together and within families, it is usually mothers who shoulder the greatest burdens. However, this huge share that we bear in the functioning of our society is neither reflected in politics nor in general visibility. We can only change this together by standing together in solidarity.

Women and mothers are losing ground they have already gained and a backlash is looming. We can only defy this if we fly the flag together, have courage and do not allow ourselves to be "signed off". Women and families hardly feature in the political debate. They are not really interested in what concerns them. The voice of individual women is nothing but embarrassing and larmoyant. Concentrated embarrassment, on the other hand, is not so easy to dismiss.

The role of mothers must be re-evaluated and respected by society as a whole. I am happy to stand up for this.

As co-owner of an architecture firm run by two fathers, and from personal experience in the family in the healthcare professions of midwifery, osteopathy, physiotherapy and geriatric care, I have learned that good buildings, good urban planning and good infrastructure in general absolutely need the perspectives of mothers and female care workers. Only when their knowledge is incorporated can truly liveable, family-friendly spaces that improve everyone's lives be created. I am committed to this - both professionally and privately.

No one can hide behind the fact that it is not obvious: all the findings on the subject of (un)compatibility are on the table, and the disadvantages our society provides in terms of pensions and income for those who take on care work are clearly evident. Something MUST change now!

Even today, it is still mainly mothers who are responsible for raising children, running the household, organizing family life and also working. With their day-to-day commitment, mothers are the backbone of our society. Their concerns affect us all. Nevertheless, they do not receive the attention they need to provide the necessary relief and support for mothers. The "100,000 Mothers" campaign wants to change this - that's why I'm involved.