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Film Launch in New York: 'The Power of Mothers and their Effect upon the World'
Written by UPF International
Friday, February 21, 2014
New York, USA - UPF co-sponsored with the Power of Mothers the launching of a very moving documentary film, "The Power of Mothers and Their Effect upon the World.” As this event took place on Feb. 21, 2014, at the Millennium Hotel, across from the UN headquarters where the Commission for Social Development was meeting, several UN delegates, representatives from the UN Secretariat and staff of NGOs associated with the UN were able to attend.
The film, comprised of numerous interviews with leaders in the areas of social science, demography, policy and religion, highlighted the unique qualities and capacities of mothers. It gave numerous examples of the innate maternal tenderness, sacrifices and dedication, given every day in every corner of the world, upon which the well-being of each person and all humanity are dependent.
The program was opened by Lynn Walsh of UPF with a brief observation that many college-aged women have lost sight of the value of motherhood.
The founder of the Power of Mothers and executive producer of the film, Shelly Locke, was warmly introduced by Doug Clark, director of UN affairs for the Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society. She welcomed the ambassadors and other UN representatives and asked that each consider how they might be able to use the film for their work in building stronger societies and supporting mothers throughout the world. When the film ended, Shelly Locke was congratulated by all for the accomplishment of the film and her passion and clarity of purpose behind the film’s creation.
The New York launching of this documentary was well timed, because 2014 marks the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations International Year of the Family, to be celebrated all year around the world but especially on May 15, the International Day of Families.
For more information about the film, see the website www.thepowerofmothers.com; plans are to make it available for purchase.
For more information about the UN Commission for Social Development, click here.
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