Gender

Letter of support to the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) on the International Day of the Midwife 2017

Dear ICM colleagues, The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) sends you felicitations on the 2017 International Day of the Midwife. The theme “Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life!”  is certainly one that we endorse and support. Breastfeeding is best sustained through…

GENDER AND BREASTFEEDING

New General Comment on Rural Women Following IBFAN-GIFA’s joint advocacy with other public interest NGOs and social movements, the Committee on the Elimination of all Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) has released its new General Recommendation No 34 on Rural Women which, among other recommendations,…

ICPD Beyond 2014 Expert Meeting on Women’s Health – rights, empowerment and social determinants 30th September – 2nd October, Mexico City

From 30th September to 2nd October UNFPA in collaboration with WHO convened an expert consultation meeting on Women’s Health- rights, empowerment and social determinants. Please click here for more information about how does breastfeeding contribute to women’s health and fertility.…