Speaking up on Wikipedia
When the nonprofit organisation, Family and Home Network (FAHN), realised that Wikipedia's Stay-at-Home Mother page redirects to ‘Housewife’, they launched a writing project to set the record straight. They cite the work of our sister-organisation, FEFFAF in their article.
MAHM at the UN: Challenging the Narrative
Anne Fennell has just returned from a trip to New York for the UN 68th Commission on the Status of Women. It was her first trip to the UN as President of the European Federation of Parents and Carers at Home whilst also representing MAHM.
Call to Action: Child Benefit Tax Charge
This is our last chance before the Spring budget to put pressure on the Chancellor to make Child Benefit fairer. Please write to your MP now to add your voice to the increasing pressure on the Chancellor to rectify this unjust tax charge.
Universal childcare: Is it good for children?
We are delighted to announce that our research director Dr Maria Lyons has had her report published by independent think tank Civitas. Maria has reviewed 40 academic studies on universal childcare and finds a worrying lack of evidence on its supposed benefits. Universal childcare is frequently claimed to give every child the ‘best start in life’ but is this really the case?
National Insurance Credit Changes
Our voices have been heard! After campaigning for all mothers to be eligible for their state pension regardless of whether they sign up to the Child Benefit or not, it is finally coming to pass!