Johanna Schima

Information
Country
Belgium
Institution
Make Mothers Matter
Area of expertise
Advocacy for mothers and their families, Family policy

Head of the European Delegation and Vice-president of Make Mothers Matter (MMM), studied law and philosophy in Colombia, and holds a master degree of laws, LL.M, from Harvard University. Has worked at the organistion since 2014, particularly on developing MMM’s advocacy to influence European policies and legislation to bring about positive changes in the lives of mothers, which will, have a positive impact on their children, family and society as a whole.

The organisation advocates to give value to the unpaid family care work, working primarily for a better balance of family life and professional life, gender equality, maternal health and mental health care, economic empowerment of mothers and their families and family support programs.