Turning silver into gold WABA 25th Silver Anniversary 1991-2016 Many great things emerge from ideas born in basements. Once upon a time, 25 years ago, in the basement of the UNICEF building in New York the World Alliance for Breastfeeding…
The Lancet Breastfeeding Series global launch
The Lancet Breastfeeding Series is the first of its kind to evaluate global breastfeeding levels, trends and inequalities, in addition to the short- and long-term consequences for both mother and child, regardless of where they live or their income. This interactive launch event…
WHO visits WABA
WABA was honoured by the visit of Dr. Shin Young-Soo, WHO Regional Director of the Western Pacific on 4th November 2015 at its Secretariat in Penang.
Celebrating A Breastfeeding Hero, A Courageous Whistle Blower – Syed Aamir Raza Of Pakistan And The Film “tigers” Made By Oscar Award Winning Filmmaker, Danis Tanovic.
Speech by Dato’ (Dr.) Anwar Fazal, Chairperson Emeritus of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) at the launch of the film, “Tigers” in conjunction with the 11th One Asia Breastfeeding Conference held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Monday, 2nd November 2015..
International Youth Day 2015
#CivicEngagement WABA celebrates International Youth Day 2015 by drawing attention to the importance of young people’s civic engagement in all domains of social life, particularly Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
WABA celebrates WBW2015 by calling for concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work via the theme: ‘Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make It Work!’ Whether a woman is working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, she needs…
World Breastfeeding Week 2015 – Social Media Kit
World Breastfeeding Week 2015 is just round the corner! Join us in celebrating #WBW2015, and use our Social Media Toolkit to promote your own event. Let’s make Breastfeeding and Work, work!
The Better India: 4 Videos that will be Teaching Millions of Women about Health & Nutrition Practices on Mobile Phones
Every years, hundreds of thousands of women and children die due to health and nutrition-related issues. In achieving the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, this tragedy has to be addressed – fast! Mass mediums such as mobile phones are incredibly effective…
Happy Superdad Day!
So what’s a Superdad? It’s a dad who plays his important part in family life. And yes, that includes being involved in taking care of children, sharing the housework and not being afraid to love! WABA celebrates this Father’s…
7 Global Trends from The Massive ‘State Of The World’s Fathers’ Report
On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 the first-ever State Of The World’s Fathers report was released through a campaign called MenCare, which was coordinated by nonprofits Promundo and Sonke Gender Justice.