Joint Statement in celebration of World Health Day 7 April 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on the principle that all people should be able to realise their right to the highest possible level of health. World Health…
Discussions with the WHO and UNICEF Regarding the Future of the Global Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Dear Colleagues, We are writing as a collaboration of five organizations that formed to provide unified feedback to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the wake of proposed changes to the Global…
ILCA, ABM, and WABA Joint Statement for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62)
Empowerment of rural women and girls: How breastfeeding and skilled lactation support can empower rural women and improve health outcomes Breastfeeding empowers women, including rural women and girls, to provide their children with optimal nutrition, improve child survival, and promote…
WABA statement for International Women’s Day 2018
Empower Everyone: Breastfeeding and the Transformation of Women’s Lives Scaling up breastfeeding could prevent 823,000 annual deaths in children under 5 years and 20,000 annual deaths from breast cancer among other well documented benefits1. Breastfeeding also provides a strong…
WABA’s own FirstFood for Thought blog is here. Please read!
Welcome to “FirstFood for Thought”, the official blog of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA). Don’t miss out! Follow our blogs, comment and become a part of the debates that empower women (and men), save lives and crystallise human…
WABA’s 27th Birthday
Valentine’s Day reminds us to celebrate love in all its forms. This day 27 years ago, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was formed to protect, promote and support breastfeeding – a powerful expression of love and care. Breastfeeding, like…
Stepping into 2018 – Together!
In just one year, breastfeeding could prevent over 823 000 deaths in children and 20 000 deaths from breast cancer in women. It is tragic then, that only 45% of newborns are breastfed within the first hour of birth, and only 2…
Boletim de Apoio ao Aleitamento Materno (Portuguese V15N1)
Trabalhando JUNTOS para criar PARCEIROS “Existem muitas barreiras para as mães que querem amamentar. Elas não deveriam conseguir fazê-lo sozinhas. Se você é um médico, um familiar, um amigo ou um empresário, pode ser muito importante para ajudar as mães…
PRIORIZANDO A PREVENÇÃO PARA ACELERAR O COMBATE AO HIV E SIDA!
Uma Perspectiva para o Aleitamento Materno A Campanha Mundial da Luta contra a SIDA 2017 reivindica o direito à saúde para todos os que vivem com HIV, independente da cultura, gênero, idade, classe social e crença. Isso inclui o direito de…
MY HEALTH, MY RIGHT CAMPAIGN! A Breastfeeding perspective
Press Release WABA World AIDS Day Statement 28 November 2017 The World Aids Day Campaign 2017 claims the right to health for everyone living with HIV, regardless of culture, gender, orientation, age, social class and belief. This includes the right of everyone living…