The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals
& organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide.
WABA action is based on the Innocenti Declaration, the Ten Links for Nurturing the Future and the
Global Strategy for Infant & Young Child Feeding. WABA is in consultative status with UNICEF & an NGO
in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).
 
 
News from secretariat
WBW 2008: Mother Support : Going for the GoldI

World Breastfeeding Week: August 1 -7 2008
Mother Support : Going for the Gold

In conjunction with the Olympics next August, WBW 2008 calls for greater support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for six months, and providing appropriate complementary foods with continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.  For more information on the theme, exciting activities & materials for download, please visit:
www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org

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Email Disruption!!
Please be informed that WABA is currently experiencing some technical problems arising from our email service provider. To contact WABA, please use our alternative email addresses: wabapenang@yahoo.com OR waba2008@gmail.com.  Thank you.
World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health From Climate Change
Joint Statement by LLLI/WABA
WHO website

Breastfeeding: Advocacy & Practice - A Regional Outreach Course.17th-29th November 2008, Penang, Malaysia. Details...

 International Women's Day 2008:
WABA's IWD 2008 Press Release - Financing for gender equality and women's empowerment: Let's count breastfeeding and childcare! Click here...
Breastfeeding Budget

News from around

WABA's active partner in Pakistan receives award for promoting peace & harmony in society

 

Blue Veins has received an award from Christian study center (Rawalpindi) for valuable commitment in promoting peace, dialogue & interfaith harmony. The award was presented by the Country representative of Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) in the assembly of Interfaith harmony & peace promoters.

Breastfeeding: The Gold  Standard  - LLL Alabama's Healthcare Providers Seminar from April 17-18 2008. More...

The NYLCA Twin Bills of Rigts are now official!
For more information on the NYLCA Bill of Rights for Clients Seeking a Lactation Consultation, please click here...

 Maternity benefits bill for working women passed

The Lok Sabha Wednesday passed the Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill 2008, that aims at providing financial and other benefits including Rs.1000 as medical bonus to the working women. More...

 Call to action to stop the use of breastmilk substitutes in emergencies
The lives of babies and young children are being put at risk by the inappropriate use of breastmilk substitutes, particularly in emergency situations, says a coalition of more than 100 nutrition and emergency experts. More...

 APHA announces policy on breastfeeding & public health The American Public Health Association (APHA) is addressing breastfeeding as a fundamental public health issue, including it among 20 newly adopted policies covering a broad range of issues. More...

 Questions over Nestlé policy and product distribution in Africa The issue with the latest formula recall is a batch of Lactogen infant formula containing higher levels of zinc, iron and copper. This has been causing illness according to a Nestlé spokesman quoted by Reuters. Two weeks ago Nestlé recalled Nan 2 formula for a similar reason. More...

 IBCLC Day: Quality Breastfeeding Care:  IBCLCs in Action
March 5, 2008, is set aside as IBCLC Day, a special day honoring the role of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and the quality breastfeeding care they provide to families.  This date was selected because it falls near the International Women’s Day celebrated worldwide each year in early March. More...
 Breastfeeding:Practice & Policy Course - London,
9th – 27th June 2008.
Details...

 Making Sense of the Code
A 3-in-1 training kit on the international code of
marketing of breastmilk substitutes

This “do-it-yourself” training kit was developed drawing on the extensive experience by ICDC, IBFAN and UNICEF in training government officials, health professionals and NGOs. More..

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Innovative Initiative
Supporting Working Women's Right Breastfeed
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