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).

Maternity Protection Coalition
(MPC)
Member organisations
All MP Coalition members advocate for breastfeeding to promote optimal feeding, growth and development, health and thus survival of infants and young children. Collaborating through a coalition increases the synergy and effectiveness of their individual campaign efforts, ensures more visibility and presents a coordinated “voice” for the different audiences. The partners in the coalition are:
  • International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN)
  • International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
  • La Leche League International (LLLI) and
  • World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) with technical support from the International Maternal and Child Health Section (IMCH) of Uppsala University and UNICEF.
Our Allies
  • Trade Unions – The global unions, including Public Services International (PSI), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Education International (EI), and national trade unions are important allies who will support breastfeeding for workers if informed of the many advantages of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding advocates need to make the effort to reach out to them.

  • ILO – ILO Offices have been helpful and provide a useful source of information and support on MP efforts, particularly legal applications of the articles of the MP Convention and Recommendation.

  • Feminists/Women’s groups – are potential allies, depending on the campaign strategy and the kinds of groups you reach out to. Keeping a broader perspective on MP and using a gender approach has helped to ensure women’s groups as allies in our MP campaign.
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