The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) presents its respectful compliments to your Association and has the pleasure to refer to the UNITAR: Breastfeeding Education Initiative Webinar Series, designed to provide a comprehensive information and support to mothers, Healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning more about breastfeeding practices and its benefits.
The Global Breastfeeding Education Initiative (Global BFEI) was launched in March 2023, to contribute to improving breastfeeding education through training and education to advance toward the achievement of 70% of babies breastfed exclusively by 6 months of age by 2030.
To reach this goal, the Global BFEI offers a variety of educational tools that provide impartial information on the benefits of breastfeeding and practical training aimed at increasing women’s practical knowledge, skills, and confidence to breastfeed.
This 3-parts series entitled "Supporting breastfeeding within the Community" will bring together international experts to discuss practical step towards protecting the survival and health of babies and women, breastfeeding as a central part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG2 and SDG3 — which include ending hunger, improving nutrition, and promoting health and wellbeing). As we strive to promote maternal and child health and empower breastfeeding mothers, our webinar series will cover:
1. Look & Latch: Responsive feeding and understanding feeding cues - 25 September, 2024
2. Beyond Milk: Breastfeeding and Mastitis - 30 October, 2024
3. Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding and Vulnerable groups - 20 November, 2024
The webinar series will have simultaneous interpretations in English, French, Spanish & Portuguese. A certificate of completion will be available for those participants who fulfil the settled criteria.
Registration: Participation in the webinar series is free, but registration is required. Interested individuals can register at: Webinar Registration - Zoom
