Mother’s Day is observed annually on different dates internationally. It celebrates mothers and their love and sacrifice for their children.
Official Date: March 21 (in the UAE and many other countries)
This day highlights the special bond that mothers share with their children and their impact in society while raising new generations.
Key Focus Areas
- Celebrate mothers and appreciate them as the cornerstone of the future of societies and countries.
- Commend the role of mothers as a positive force that can change the world.
- Empower mothers and help them overcome challenges such as infant and maternal mortality, and safety and security concerns.
- Strive to provide mothers with adequate resources to lead fulfilled lives.
- Address physical and mental healthcare needs and stress the need to enhance services provided in this regard globally.
- Improve maternal and reproductive healthcare.
- Aid mothers in their efforts in different domains to create a better future for their children.
- Educate individuals on the significance of women’s education in empowering families.
- Advocate for legislation that safeguards mothers and children globally from all forms of abuse and violence.
Top Facts
- The General Women's Union, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and the Family Development Foundation are the three fundamental institutions responsible for the safety, well-being, and prosperity of mothers and children in the UAE.
- The three institutions are headed by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak whose constant efforts have contributed to supporting and empowering Emirati women.
- The Foundation calls for a national strategy to make the UAE "a friend of women, children, and young adults."