Title: Landmark UN report highlights violence against mothers
Author: Make Mothers Matter
Publication: Make Mothers Matter
Date: 04.07.26
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Summary:
The article says a Human Rights Council report at its 62nd session is the first UN report dedicated exclusively to mothers as right holders. It says the report describes widespread violence against mothers, including economic violence, obstetric and reproductive violence, physical and sexual abuse, and psychological harm. It also says the report calls for legal protections, recognition of mothers as a distinct group with specific rights, and stronger social and policy measures.
Quotes:
“Motherhood remains largely undervalued and mischaracterised as a purely private choice rather than a public good.”
“The report documents the many forms of violence mothers experience, including economic violence through the ‘motherhood penalty’ affecting pay and career progression, obstetric and reproductive violence, physical and sexual abuse, and severe psychological harm.”
“The social significance of motherhood should be promoted through education and awareness campaigns.”
“The report documents the many forms of violence mothers experience, including economic violence through the ‘motherhood penalty’ affecting pay and career progression, obstetric and reproductive violence, physical and sexual abuse, and severe psychological harm.”
“The social significance of motherhood should be promoted through education and awareness campaigns.”
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