IBFAN will be present once again at the 79th World Health Assembly to cover agenda items that impact on child health
The lack of food, and medical supplies that mothers and families of Gaza face is catastrophic. The situation in the Sudan and many other countries is also horrific. IBFAN urges the UN and everyone in the International Community to act now to end all genocide, weaponisation of food, bombing and the targeting of children and health facilities.
After more than four decades working to prevent child illness, suffering and death, IBFAN is well aware of the pain that each loss causes. In more than 160 countries our network has worked in adverse conditions…
Among the issues to be discussed at CCFL is a proposal for new work from the USA calling for flexibility and exemptions for the labelling of food aid. We will be opposing this. Governments have the sovereign right to adopt any legislation they consider necessary to protect health as long as it does not violate international trade principles
During the 77th WHA, Member States and Civil Society Organizations got together to highlight the concerning rise of aggressive digital marketing of breastmilk substitutes, shedding light on its pervasive and misleading impact
The 77th WHA is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 27 May – 1 June 2024. 27 countries will table a Resolution on Digital marketing of baby foods at the 78th WHA.
The notion that the current corporate-led food system is not only safe, but is the only feasible way forward – must be challenged and is why IBFAN takes an active part in negotiations at Codex, the UN Global standards setting body
It is unimaginable what mothers, children and families face under the bombardment and siege of Gaza. The atrocious violence is also witnessed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The deprivation of all that sustains life, food, …
Some key points that IBFAN will be raising with Member States. 2024 is a reporting year for Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition.With so many serious emergencies caused by conflicts and climate events
We are a global network which has worked tirelessly to combat misleading commercial promotion and protect breastfeeding, a vital pillar for children’s well-being.
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