<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br><div class="gmail_quote">From: <b class="gmail_sendername"><a href="mailto:waba@waba.org.my" target="_blank">waba@waba.org.my</a></b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:waba@waba.org.my" target="_blank">waba@waba.org.my</a>></span><br>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">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. <span> </span>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. <span> </span>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 <b>‘Innocenti
20 years”</b>, which will also review global achievements,
progress and action around the Innocenti targets, as well as address
the gaps
and areas still needing attention. <span> </span>This
is followed by a two-day technical meeting on the topic <b>“Enabling
Mothering: Keeping mothers and babies together”</b>, focusing
on the expanded BFHI and maternity protection and support for working
women. <i>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.</i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">WABA warmly welcomes you to this event which
involves
plenaries, workshops, and more! JOIN US! Get involved in: </p>
<ul>
  <li> <span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span>Celebrating,
reviewing, and going beyond
Innocenti; participate in debates, engage in discussions, network with
colleagues old and new, and get invigorated! </li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"></span>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) </li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span>Gaining
insights into the work of WABA’s Core Partners,
and dialogue with them! </li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span>Learning
from international and local
experiences of achievements and challenges in promoting, supporting and
protecting breastfeeding </li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span>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 </li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span>Dialoguing
with the WABA Regional Focal Points and
gain insights on the major issues effecting their work via a
“Talk-show”
session.</li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span>Enjoying
and participating in a cornucopia of
exhibitions, and other networking spaces, as well as the creative-art
and fun
filled performances!</li>
  <li><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span>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. </li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For more information please refer
to the GBPF Leaflet
attached.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can also contact WABA at: <a href="mailto:waba@waba.org.my" target="_blank">waba@waba.org.my</a><br>
And, check out the GBPF page, on the WABA website: <a href="http://www.waba.org.my/events/wabaevents/GBPM2010/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.waba.org.my/events/wabaevents/GBPM2010/index.htm</a></p>
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