Quadrennial report due? Read more on our updated page.
International Baby Food Action Network - Africa
View Additional Information
Sustainable Development
| Major group affiliation: |
|
| Affiliation with other organizations: | WHO |
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa |
|
| Purpose: | IBFAN is a worldwide coalition of NGOs committed to the improvement of mother and child health through better infant nutrition and the promotion, protection and support of breast feeding. |
| Illustrative Project: | Training of trainers in the baby friendly hospital initiative (regional). This involves breast feeding management, policy on infant feeding, international code of marketing of breast milk substitutes, sharing technical information, consideration of issues related to breast feeding e.g. child care, child spacing (LAM); HIV/AIDS (mother to child transmission). |
|
Questions on applications, reports, or other inquiries
Applying for ECOSOC Consultative Status?
Obtaining a UN Grounds Pass
Registering for a UN Conference?