PHM-Exch> WABA Global Breastfeeding Partners Forum 2

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: waba at waba.org.my <waba at waba.org.my>


WABA is thrilled to announce that for the first time in our history, we are
organising the Global Breastfeeding Partners Forum (GBPF) in conjunction
with the 20th Anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration.  The GBPF will be
open to participation of the wider breastfeeding network to facilitate
greater networking among participants and our Core Partner organisations –
ABM, IBFAN, ILCA, LLLI and Wellstart International.  The GBPF is planned
over 3 days from 17-19, October, 2010 in Penang, Malaysia. The first day
opens with a celebration and revisit of *‘Innocenti 20 years”*, which will
also review global achievements, progress and action around the Innocenti
targets, as well as address the gaps and areas still needing attention.  This
is followed by a two-day technical meeting on the topic *“Enabling
Mothering: Keeping mothers and babies together”*, focusing on the expanded
BFHI and maternity protection and support for working women. *Please also
note that WABA is currently in the process of applying to be a Continuing
Education Recognition Points (CERPs) Provider from the IBCLC (International
Board Certified Lactation Consultants) for the GBPF.*

 WABA warmly welcomes you to this event which involves plenaries, workshops,
and more! JOIN US! Get involved in:

   -  Celebrating, reviewing, and going beyond Innocenti; participate in
   debates, engage in discussions, network with colleagues old and new, and get
   invigorated!
   - Attending plenaries that will discuss vital issues, assess political
   developments, share programmatic and scientific updates, and ethical
   considerations; as well as contemporary and cross-cutting perspectives
   (intergenerational, gender, rights, the arts)
   - Gaining insights into the work of WABA’s Core Partners, and dialogue
   with them!
   - Learning from international and local experiences of achievements and
   challenges in promoting, supporting and protecting breastfeeding
   - Attending workshops that will focus on issues related to expanded
   BF(H)I, working women and mother support, and planning for a strengthened
   network and greater collaboration to advance the common vision, strategic
   direction and sustainability of the breastfeeding movement
   -  Dialoguing with the WABA Regional Focal Points and gain insights on
   the major issues effecting their work via a “Talk-show” session.
   - Enjoying and participating in a cornucopia of exhibitions, and other
   networking spaces, as well as the creative-art and fun filled performances!
   - Participating in the Global Breastfeeding Quilt initiative (which
   offers an on-line Quilt building process), and show the world your
   creativity, and salutations for the GBPF.

 *For more information please refer to the GBPF Leaflet attached.*

You can also contact WABA at: waba at waba.org.my
And, check out the GBPF page, on the WABA website:
http://www.waba.org.my/events/wabaevents/GBPM2010/index.htm

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