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World Breastfeeding Week 2021: 01 – 07 August

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The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is marked every year in the first week of August, between 1 to 7 August, to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility​”. The annual week is organized by WABA, WHO and UNICEF since 1991.

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About Breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. It delivers health, nutritional and emotional benefits to both children and mothers. And it forms part of a sustainable food system. But while breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support – both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • World Alliance for Breastfeeding Headquarters: Penang, Malaysia;
  • World Alliance for Breastfeeding Founder: Anwar Fazal;
  • World Alliance for Breastfeeding Founded: 14 February 1991.

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