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IBFAN Africa is part of a global network called IBFAN (the International Baby Food Action Network) a network of over 150 citizens groups in over 90 countries. <p>
Ojectives:
<p>To protect, support and promote breastfeeding and appropriate infant and young child feedng practices in order to ensure optimal infant nutrition and contribute to an overall reduction of infant morbidity and mortality.
<p>To achieve the full implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, and the subsequent relevant Resolutions of the World Health Assembly in all countries and to monitor their implementation.
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Raise awareness of the existence and need for the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes among health workers and policy makers, and advocate for the development, implementation and monitoring of national legislation on the Code and resolutions.
<p>Encourage community development in order to enable all women to breastfeed optimally.
<p>Provide support and resources to organisations and groups working on infant feeding and women's health.
<p>Assist governments in realising their responsibilities under the UN Conventions, including the Convention of the Rights of the Child, the CEDAW and the ILO as they relate to the right of women and children to optimal health and nutrition.
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