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ABC News
11-05-2025
- ABC News
Mums around world spend Mother's Day fighting injustice
On a weekend mothers traditionally spend being showered with gifts and celebrated by their families, thousands have instead hit the streets to protest against injustice and inequality. It was action summed up by Mexican mothers' chants: "A mother doesn't give up." From Mexico and Germany to Australia and Uganda, these were the mothers on the ground fighting for change. In Mexico, thousands of women were holding flowers for a reason that had nothing to do with Mother's Day: Their children are missing. Mothers took to the streets to demand authorities do more to uncover the whereabouts of their children. Women were heard chanting, "A mother doesn't give up," and, "Son, your mother is in the fight," down the iconic Paseo de la Reforma avenue in Mexico City while carrying photographs of their missing children. The demonstration focused not only on the thousands of missing children but also on the mothers who had been murdered while searching for them. Protester Teresa Corona, whose son Héctor Adrían Águila Corona has been missing since 2023, said two searching mothers were killed in April alone. "We are afraid of being in front of the cameras, but I do it for my son and until we find him," Ms Corona said in Spanish. "We all deserve to find our children alive. Why do we have to live with fear?" More than 124,000 people are missing in Mexico, according to government data. Most cases are never solved, breeding a deep mistrust of authorities. "They're people who disappear, not files, not documents; they are our children, our fathers, our mothers who have disappeared," said Janet Adame, mother of Pablo Jared Vallejo, who went missing in July last year. In the past two decades, as officials have fought drug cartels and organised crime has tightened its grip in several states, it has been difficult to trace the causes and perpetrators of disappearances. Human trafficking, kidnapping, acts of retaliation and forced recruitment by cartel members are among the reasons listed by human rights organisations. Mothers rolled their prams in front of the Reichstag, the German parliament building in Berlin, on Saturday to advocate for equal rights. Supporters gathered with a clear vision based on reports and scientific findings: "Mothers must finally take centre stage in social decision-making". The mothers called for a parity law for equal representation in political bodies and a binding gender-impact assessment for all proposed legislation, among other demands. Signs women held at the demonstrations had slogans including, "Who run the world? Mums," and, "My favourite season is the fall of the patriarchy,". On Saturday, mothers rallied in cities across Australia to call for an end to violence against women. Twenty-five women have been killed between January and May this year, according to data from Australian Femicide Watch. One mother said the timing of the rallies, on the eve of Mother's Day, was particularly important. "There are lots of kids tomorrow who don't have a mother … women that have been lost to violence," she said. The woman said she brought her two sons along to a rally to help educate them about compassion and respect for women. The protests, held in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart, were led by Indigenous-led not-for-profit organisation What Were You Wearing?. The demonstrators asked for more government investment in trauma-informed training for first responders, nationally holistic consent laws, housing security, and bail reform to prioritise victim-survivor safety. In Uganda, a group of mothers gathered on Wednesday to show their support for their LGBTQIA+ children and protest against the country's anti-homosexuality act. Their children could face the death penalty or lengthy prison sentences if they are found to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. "Ugandan mothers are speaking out to demonstrate that supporting the rights of LGBT people is not incompatible with family or African values," Larissa Kojoué, a researcher at Human Rights Watch, said. "The Anti-Homosexuality Act does not just endanger LGBT individuals, it places serious strain on their families, particularly mothers, who are usually the primary caregivers and often bear the emotional and social consequences of their children's pain." The mothers — who do not identify as activists and who Human Rights Watch did not name to protect their safety — wrote an open letter to President Yoweri Museveni, urging him not to sign the bill in 2023. "We are not promoters of any agenda; we are Ugandan mothers who have had to overcome many of our own biases to fully understand, accept, and love our children," they wrote. "This law shows us that we are not equal," one mother said. The law was passed but the mothers continue to stand up. ABC/wires
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mothers of Mexico's disappeared hold a candle vigil in Mexico City on eve of Mother's Day
Demonstrators paid tribute to the mothers who have died not knowing what happened to their missing children. Mexico has struggled with a plague of disappearances for decades and the official count now exceeds 127,000
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mexican Mother's Day 2025: Everything To Know
Agatha Christie has written: "A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dates all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." This intense maternal passion accurately describes many women's experiences within motherhood, and it also deeply resonates with Mexican culture as a whole. This brings us to Mexican Mother's Day—one of the most important, cherished holidays in Mexico—which boasts so many traditions including feasts and songs! So when is Mexican Mother's Day?As radio host Maxine Woodside has said, "For us Mexicans, first, there is the Virgin of Guadalupe, and, second, there is our mother." This says a lot, as "Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mexico's spiritual mother, loved and revered all over the world." And since mothers are held in such high esteem, it's no wonder "El Dia de la Madre" is such a significant annual celebration. Although life has trials and hardships, remembering the enduring support from mothers helps inspire lasting gratitude. After all, to paraphrase author Valeria Luiselli, the world teaches us to shut up, but our mothers teach us to Dia de la Madre is full of joy, appreciation, lots of food and singing! Curious to learn more? We have all you need to know about Mother's Day in Mexico. And start taking notes, because many traditional Mexican mom-tributes go above and beyond similar holidays in other nations!Related: Mexican Mother's Day is on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Mother's Day in the United States consistently falls on the second Sunday of May, but Mother's Day in Mexico always takes place on May 10th, regardless of which day of the week it happens to fall on. Although it's not "officially" recognized as a holiday in the country, Mexican Mother's Day is widely celebrated. As a result, many offices/workplaces give their workers the day off. In Mexican culture, Dia de las Madres is viewed as an occasion to celebrate all women who have played a maternal role (not just biological mothers). It also honors the huge role that mothers play in society. First off, you must plan ahead for Mother's Day in Mexico—this is a significant day of intentional, massive celebration! Food, flowers and singing are the biggest components of the day and celebrates mothers as "Queens of the home" or "Las Reinas de la casa."Starting early in the morning, it's customary to be present at your mother's home and to wake her up with a song (sometimes accompanied by trios or a mariachi band!). It is also common to attend a special mass put on in various Mexican churches. Not only that, but sharing a family meal together is revered on Mother's Day in Mexico, featuring delicacies "such as mole, pozole, enchiladas, cochinita (in Yucatan), sopes, quesadillas, etc."Related: Often, children give their mothers gifts of flowers, candy and/or cards. It is seen as almost a set rule to show up with a floral arrangement—as one florist has said: "You cannot show up without flowers." Kids are also known to put on skits, dances, or other sweet entertainment programs to show their love for their mamas (additionally, it's common for schools to put together impressive productions that allow the students to showcase their talents and appreciation for moms in the audience!).Related: In Mexico, one example of a traditional song, or "una canción," for the morning of Mother's Day is known as "Las Mañanitas" or "Little Mornings" or "The Morning Song." This is also Mexico's birthday song! Lyrics for this occasion include: 'Despierta mi bien despiertaMira que ya amanecióYa los pajarillos cantan La luna ya se metió' 'Awaken, my dear, awakenand see that the day has dawnednow the little birds are singingand the moon has set.' There are many common phrases used on El Dia de la Madre, including: ¡Feliz día de las madres! (Happy Mother's Day!) Gracias por estar allí, por cuidarme, por ser mi mamá (Thank you for being there, for taking care of me, for being my mom) Gracias por todo lo que me has hecho (Thanks for all you've done for me) Cuando estoy contigo, estoy feliz como un pez en el agua (When I am with you, I am happy as a fish in the water) Estoy agradecido/agradecida por todo tu trabajo (I'm thankful for all your work) Eres la mejor mamá del mundo (You're the best mom in the world) Como tú no hay dos (Like you there are not two) Que tengas un gran Día de la Madre (Have a great Mother's Day) Te agradezco (I thank you/I appreciate you) Me haces sonreír (You make me smile) Te amo (I love you) No hay nadie en el mundo que me quiera como tú (There is no one in the world who loves me like you) Te admiro (I admire you) Mamá, eres la mejor (Mom, you're the best) Te quiero con todo mi corazón (I love you with all my heart) Up Next:
