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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

New mothers in hiding because they know how the system works

New mothers in Iceland fear seeking help due to the risk of losing their children to welfare services.

Mar 22 • 22:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Detroit moms rushed to 'no strings attached' cash aid program tailored to new mothers

Over 1,000 new and expectant mothers in Detroit quickly enrolled in a cash aid program aimed at providing financial support for prenatal and infant care.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Severed Limbs and Strong Determination: Mothers in Gaza Create Eid Joy

The article highlights how mothers in Gaza, despite their losses and injuries, strive to bring joy and celebrations to their children during Eid.

Mar 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Why so many girls are afraid of resembling their mothers

An article discusses the phenomenon of 'matrophobia' among young girls, exploring their fears of becoming like their mothers as a reaction to societal expectations and patriarchal influences.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Why Are Only Women Criminally Responsible for 'Giving Birth'? The Regrets of a Mother Who Became a Defendant

The article discusses the criminal responsibility of mothers in cases where they give birth in secret and abandon their children, highlighting a case of a young woman who faced severe consequences after her actions.

Mar 22 • 03:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ending Nigeria’s teenage pregnancy scourge

Teenage pregnancy is a significant social emergency in Nigeria, especially affecting the North-Central and North-West regions, with UNICEF estimating that one in ten girls will become mothers before 18.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Testimonies of Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome that Echoed at the Walks for Life

The article highlights moving testimonies from mothers of children with Down syndrome shared during Walks for Life in Croatian cities, emphasizing the value of every life and the strength of families.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

39 Palestinian Mothers in the Depths of Prisons: Escalating Violations in Israeli Prisons

A report highlights the plight of 39 Palestinian mothers currently imprisoned in Israel, amidst ongoing violations and calls for their immediate release.

Mar 21 • 12:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Gifts that 'hurt' on Mother's Day.. and small habits that make every day a celebration for her

Mothers worldwide face deep challenges that a single day of celebration cannot adequately address, highlighting the necessity for daily expressions of care and appreciation.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The women who regret being mothers: 'An impossible trap to escape'

The article discusses the silent struggle of women, including a teacher named Carmen, who regret becoming mothers, revealing their feelings of loss and the pressures of motherhood.

Mar 20 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women Who Regret Being Mothers: 'An Impossible Trap to Escape'

The article discusses the experiences of women who regret becoming mothers, highlighting the emotional and societal challenges they face.

Mar 20 • 19:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Muni Seligmann talks about her 10-month-old son's domestic accident: "My body froze"

Muni Seligmann shares her emotional experience regarding her 10-month-old son's serious domestic accident, reflecting on the fear and guilt mothers often face.

Mar 20 • 16:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Three heavily drunk mothers in Kurzeme were unable to care for their children

Three separate cases in Kurzeme involved mothers found intoxicated, putting their children at risk according to the police report.

Mar 20 • 13:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Famous Panevėžys doctor, who welcomed thousands of newborns, has died

The renowned gynecologist Dainius Jankauskas, who contributed significantly to the health of mothers and the birth of thousands of newborns, has passed away, leaving a great loss for the Panevėžys community.

Mar 20 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Thousands of debtors, millions of euros: fathers avoiding child support hurt Estonian mothers

The article discusses the child support payment issues in Estonia, highlighting that many fathers evade their responsibilities, adversely affecting mothers and children.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Russia recommends sending women who do not want to be mothers to psychologists

The Russian government is urging that women who do not wish to have children be directed to psychologists to encourage a change of heart as part of a broader strategy to address the country's demographic crisis.

Mar 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ilari Johansson is believed to be a grandfather – 'In baby music class, I realized that the mothers could be my children'

Ilari Johansson reflects on the pivotal moments in his life leading to fatherhood and the realization of generational differences in parenting.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mothers report that more than a thousand children have yet to return to school in Santo Amaro das Brotas

Around 1,400 children in Santo Amaro das Brotas, Brazil, are still out of school in 2026, leading mothers to call for the resumption of classes due to pedagogical losses.

Mar 19 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Young Mothers: 'I Would Have Felt Comfortable in the Fifties'

The article explores the lives of young mothers in a home in Liège, intertwining their personal struggles with societal perceptions of early motherhood.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'CNH Pai D'égua': Detran holds a practical exam drive for atypical mothers in Greater Belém

The Detran is conducting a special event for atypical mothers to expedite their practical driving tests as part of the CNH Pai D’égua program in Greater Belém.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Nauseating, scratching, diesel-like smell worries mothers: 'What if they can get sick from it?'

Residents, especially mothers, on Amager express growing concerns about air quality and health risks due to increasing complaints of unpleasant odors from Copenhagen Airport.

Mar 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Nauseating, scratching, diesel-like smell" causes mothers in Amager to react

Mothers in Amager are growing increasingly concerned about air quality and health risks for their children due to emissions from Copenhagen Airport, leading to a surge in noise and odor complaints from local residents.

Mar 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves increased penalties for crimes against children as a way to hurt the mother

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that introduces harsher penalties for crimes committed against children to inflict suffering on their mothers.

Mar 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Religious mom influencers dominate the Internet – spark strong reactions

Mormon mothers from Utah are gaining global attention as they become social media influencers, generating both intrigue and controversy.

Mar 18 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mothers find refuge from the loneliness of motherhood in writing

Joice Melo, a mother from São Paulo, started writing to cope with the loneliness of motherhood, ultimately founding an institute to empower other women to share their experiences through writing.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Plight of Bauchi mothers, children inside overcrowded Gombe IDP camp

The article highlights the struggles of mothers and children, such as eight-year-old Hafsat Adamu, in a crowded internally displaced person (IDP) camp in Gombe State, Nigeria, due to violence in Bauchi State.

Mar 18 • 07:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Piglets are taken extremely early from their mother: "This is how you keep the wheels turning in the high-efficiency pig factory"

Farmers in Denmark can legally separate piglets from their mothers just four weeks after birth, raising concerns about the welfare of the animals.

Mar 18 • 06:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Those Who Do Not Give Up: Lawyers, Mothers, and Activists in the Fight for Political Prisoners in Venezuela

The article discusses the efforts of lawyers, mothers, and activists fighting for the rights and amnesty of political prisoners in Venezuela.

Mar 18 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shared Dreams or Shared Nightmares?

The article discusses the judicial delays in a case involving embezzlement of public funds for social housing by the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.

Mar 18 • 03:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Heljo Pikhof: A family with three children should also be considered in terms of kindergarten fees for large families

The article discusses a proposal to reduce income tax for mothers, aiming to support families with multiple children.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mothers report teacher suspected of burning students with hot glue during art class in school

Mothers in Birigui, Brazil, have reported a teacher who allegedly burned students with a hot glue gun as punishment during an art class.

Mar 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 140 children lost their mothers to femicide in the last two years in MS

More than 140 children and teenagers in Mato Grosso do Sul have lost their mothers to femicide in the past two years, according to state public ministry data.

Mar 17 • 14:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Good Works: Mothers Struggle with Financial Hardship

Single mothers are facing severe financial challenges, struggling to balance work and childcare responsibilities, as showcased by two women from Dachau.

Mar 17 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Right to vote by proxy for pregnant women and new mothers Members of Parliament

European ministers approved plans allowing female Members of Parliament to temporarily assign their votes to representatives before and after giving birth, a reform aimed at making the institution more family-friendly.

Mar 17 • 11:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Pregnant Women Allowed to Vote by Proxy in the EU

The EU has approved a reform allowing pregnant women and new mothers to vote by proxy in the European Parliament starting in 2026.

Mar 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anthony Joshua shares dance with mums of his two friends killed in car crash

Anthony Joshua has been seen dancing with the mothers of two friends who died in a car accident, reaffirming his commitment to support their families.

Mar 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

12 weeks of maternity leave even for adoption, Supreme Court's historic decision

The Supreme Court of India ruled that mothers who adopt children are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, regardless of the child's age.

Mar 17 • 09:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mothers in WA's north to be left without a private midwife

The closure of the only private midwifery practice in Western Australia's Kimberley region leaves pregnant women with diminished support options.

Mar 16 • 22:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

One in nine men has become a victim of domestic or sexual violence, mostly by their mothers

A report highlights that a significant number of men are victims of domestic and sexual violence, primarily by their mothers.

Mar 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What is the Role of a Mother? K-Mothering Lecture Opens

The Counseling Psychology Department of Wonkwang Digital University held a special lecture on K-Mothering featuring author Seo Hye-jin, discussing the evolving role of mothers in Korea.

Mar 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

'We don't talk about it enough': Mum makes emotional return to Super Netball

The opening round of the Super Netball season featured significant player comebacks, notably three mothers, and introduced new coaches and debuted players, with unpredictable results shaping the competition.

Mar 16 • 07:58 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Prince William shares unpublished photo of Princess Diana

On Mother's Day, Prince William shared an unpublished photo of his late mother, Princess Diana, on Instagram.

Mar 15 • 16:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Silent sacrifices, giant impact, Sanwo-Olu celebrates mothers

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State honors mothers for their sacrifices and contributions on Mother's Day.

Mar 15 • 15:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Fubara lauds mothers’ role in shaping families, communities

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara celebrated Mother's Day by recognizing the vital contributions of mothers in nurturing families and communities in Nigeria.

Mar 15 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, 240 mothers have ten or more children – one even has 16

In Latvia, a report reveals that 240 mothers have ten or more children, with the highest number of children for a single mother being 16.

Mar 15 • 10:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince William 'thinking of Diana today and everyday' with Mother’s Day post

Prince William commemorated his late mother, Princess Diana, with a heartfelt Mother's Day message and an unseen photograph shared on social media.

Mar 15 • 09:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mother’s Day: Nigerian mothers are nation’s heroes, says Oluremi Tinubu

Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu praises mothers for their resilience and vital role in shaping families and the nation on Mother’s Day.

Mar 15 • 09:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mothers keep on giving

The editorial celebrates mothers and their sacrifices as the world observes Mother's Day 2026.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sergio Schoklender revealed that funds from the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo were used to finance campaigns for Cristina Kirchner and Amado Boudou

Former director Sergio Schoklender disclosed that funds intended for the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo were diverted to support political campaigns for Cristina Kirchner and Amado Boudou.

Mar 14 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Doctor Carlos Arcentales, son of a fisherman, gives free ultrasounds to mothers in Jaramijó: 'Some mothers don't have the money to have such an exam'

Doctor Carlos Arcentales is providing free ultrasounds to mothers in Jaramijó who cannot afford the exams, highlighting the financial struggles many local families face.

Mar 14 • 13:30 UTC

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