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This summary document was prepared by IBFAN-International Code
Documentation Centre (ICDC), Malaysia as a contribution to WBW
2009.
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The
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle
for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120
countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However,
groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event
in their countries.
Sharing your wonderful work will show linkage and solidarity
with the global WBW campaign. Send your reports, materials you
have produced, photos and we will create a webpage for you which
you can use to further promote your WBW activities to wbw@waba.org.my
SPONSORSHIP:
We do not accept sponsorship of any kind from companies producing
breastmilk substitutes, related equipment and complementary
foods. We encourage all participants of World Breastfeeding
Week to respect and follow this ethical stance.
World
Breastfeeding Week 2009 1-7 August 2009
WBW
Theme for 2009
Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response
Are you ready?
OBJECTIVES
of WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2009
To
draw attention to the vital role that breastfeeding plays in emergencies
worldwide.
To stress the need for active protection and support of breastfeeding
before and during emergencies.
To
inform mothers, breastfeeding advocates, communities, health professionals,
governments, aid agencies, donors, and the media on how they can actively
support breastfeeding before and during an emergency.
To
mobilise action and nurture networking and collaboration between those
with breastfeeding skills and those involved in emergency response.
RATIONALE
Children
are the most vulnerable in emergencies child mortality can soar
from 2 to 70 times higher than average due to diarrhoea, respiratory
illness and malnutrition.
Breastfeeding
is a life saving intervention and protection is greatest for the youngest
infants. Even in non-emergency settings, non-breastfed babies under
2 months of age are six times more likely to die.
Emergencies
can happen anywhere in the world. Emergencies destroy what is normal,
leaving caregivers struggling to cope and infants vulnerable to disease
and death.
During
emergencies, mothers need active support to continue or re-establish
breastfeeding.
Emergency
preparedness is vital. Supporting breastfeeding in non-emergency settings
will strengthen mothers capacity to cope in an emergency.
UNICEF:
Promoting breastfeeding in cyclone-hit Myanmar
UNICEF:
Breastfeeding saves lives after earthquake disaster
Congratulations
to the winners of the WBW Photo Contest and all those
who took part in the competition. Winning photos are featured
in WABA's 2009 Action Folder and other promotional materials.
1.
Laurel K.Tharrington.
Photo: Everyone needs to be ready and prepared for emergencies
2.
Sudipto Das.
Photo: Breastfeeding during heatwave
3.
Sudipto Das.
Photo: Hard World -Breastfeeding in a relief camp in India
4.
Asha D Benakappa. Photo: Domestic Violence as Unforeseen Emergencies
5.
Sarah Segal.
Photo: Brestfeeding Baby Next to Armed Soldier on bus in Israel
6.
Ruth Babirye.
Photo: Code Monitoring in Emergencies
7.
Ruth Babirye.
Photo: Breastfeeding: Hope before Help
8.
Roseane do Socorro Goncalves Viana.
Photo: Breastfeeding, the First Rigth to Food
9.
Grace Nambuusi.
Photo: Breastfeeding mother in Karamoja Region under Emergency
situation in Uganda
10.
Mirian Tamashiro Flores.
Photo: Breastfeeding after one year of Icas earthquake in Peru
The
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of
individuals and organisations concerned with the protection, promotion
and 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. Its core partners
are IBFAN, LLLI, ILCA, Wellstart International and ABM. Find out more
at the WABA.
WBW
2009 Action Folder
WBW
2009 Calendar
WBW
2009 Poster
The
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle
for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120
countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However,
groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event
in their countries. 
Congratulations
to the winners of the WBW Photo Contest and all those
who took part in the competition. Winning photos are featured
in WABA's 2009 Action Folder and other promotional materials.
