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The Geneva Infant Feeding Association (GIFA)

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Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed babies and young children. It helps to prevent infectious diseases and helps to reduce non-transmissible diseases (cardiovascular diseases, overweight and obesity problems and allergies). GIFA is the international liaison office of the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), which has more than 270 groups in 168 countries around the world.

Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed babies and young children. It helps to prevent infectious diseases and helps to reduce non-transmissible diseases (cardiovascular diseases, overweight and obesity problems and allergies).

GIFA is the international liaison office of the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), which has more than 270 groups in 168 countries around the world.

Film

Brestfeeding. It's natural | UNICEF

Watch the animated short, Breastfeeding. It's natural, which was prepared as part of a national campaign to promote breastfeeding in China.

    All about IBFAN

    In this video, you will learn more about the obstacles to optimal breastfeeding practices, the actions needed to overcome them and the IBFAN's commitment to advocate nationally and internationally for protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

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