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…
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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…
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…
by WABA Young Leaders Frenny Jowi and Bryndís Skarphéðinsdóttir Young people are key agents of change in conflict prevention and sustaining peace. On International Youth Day 2017 WABA celebrates young people and their contributions to conflict prevention and transformation, sharing…
“Super Dads” share the care work and support breastfeeding “Every kid needs protection, love, good food and play to support growth and development, and it’s up to both parents to provide these.” UNICEF Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar The role of fathers…
Protecting our first food and mother earth In any journey it is the first step that counts. Breastfeeding is one of the first and practical steps that we must take to protect not only the health of babies and mothers…
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…
Achieving gender equality by sharing the care work– Is parental leave legislation the only solution? There is no country in the world where men and boys share the unpaid domestic and care work equally with women and girls1. Globally, women…
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and the International Lactation Consultant Association believe that actions to enhance paid parental leave and support for breastfeeding are essential to making women’s economic empowerment in the changing workforce. Read the full statement from…