Celebrate the Strength of Mothers All Month Long

Mothers will stop at nothing to protect their children and to make sure they receive the loving care they need to grow up safe and strong. UNICEF is there to help every step of the way, providing immunizations, nutritional support, safe water, medical care and education for the world’s poorest, most vulnerable children.

Healthy moms are more likely to have healthy babies. Trained UNICEF staff teach new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding, immunizations and the lifelong benefits of early childhood education. UNICEF advocates for the rights of mothers and children, and stands up for them during humanitarian crises and environmental disasters. Because every child — and every mother — matters.

Celebrating Mother's Day, Every Day

UNICEF stands up for mothers all year long, not just on Mother's Day.

Mother Djénéba Diarra holds Assitan Doumbia, 3 months, as (left) Mama Yeleen Fatoumata Ouattara shakes a rattler to encourage play, during her daily door-to-door visit of families with young children in Baraouéli village, Ségou Region, Mali

UNICEF Model Mothers Lead the Way for Moms and Their Babies

Under the best of circumstances, motherhood can be a lonely business. The sleeplessness and 24-7 demands of a new baby can isolate new moms just when they need the support of others.

UNICEF community health worker Zain Al Khaldi cares for Syrian refugee children living in Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan.

In Photos: Mothers Helping Mothers Around the World

Mother love knows no bounds — just ask any of the dedicated moms who work with UNICEF to improve the lives of vulnerable children around the world.

In March 2019, a mother cuddles her little girl in the village of Alibeit in southern Chad.

In Photos: The Universal Power of a Mother's Love

Every mother wants what's best for her children. A happy childhood. A good education. Quality medical care. The chance to grow up feeling safe and loved and to reach their full potential.

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