News From LLLI

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Letter to High Commissioner for Human Rights

Monday, August 22, 2022

Chief spokesperson for the Media Center of Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights: Ravina Shamdasani Dear Ravina, We write on behalf of the Advocacy, Networking and Action Committee, La Leche League International (LLLI) with regards to a tweet by the UN Human Rights: https://twitter.com/unhumanrights/status/1541434818361282568 The tweet stated: “The provision of #care is a … Read More

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End Exploitative Marketing Open Letter

Thursday, March 10, 2022

La Leche League International signs the @WHO/@UNICEF open letter and call in support of mothers and families, to #EndExploitativeMarketing practices used by the $55 billion formula milk industry. The World Health Organization recently published the report, “How marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding”. This report is the largest of its kind … Read More

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Thank you to all of our Leaders for the incredible work you are doing supporting families in this pandemic. He mihi nui ki nga Kaiarahi katoa mo to koutou mahi miharo e tautoko ana i nga whanau roto i tenei mate uruta. Dank je een bedankje aan al onze leidsters wereldwijd voor de ongelooflijkeinzet tijdens deze … Read More

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We Are La Leche League

Monday, October 25, 2021

At our recent online conference Celebrating Connections we presented a video – We Are La Leche League – to showcase some of the work our wonderful Leaders and entities do. You can watch it here:

Happy 65th Birthday LLL!

Sunday, October 17, 2021

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News from LLLI, May-August 2021

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Summary of LLLI activities, May-August 2021 In May we joined join with LLL entities, and countless other organizations and individuals around the world to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Read about our activities here. In August we celebrated World Breastfeeding Week 2021 – find our resources and … Read More

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World Breastfeeding Week 2021: Protect Breastfeeding

Monday, July 26, 2021

This year the theme for World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility​. Skip to: Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility Skip to: Global Breastfeeding Advocacy Skip to: LLLI Resources for WBW Skip to: Collaborative Events – Get Involved Protect Breastfeeding:A Shared Responsibility​ Our partners, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) coordinate and organize World Breastfeeding … Read More

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40th Anniversary of the International Code

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

On the 21 May, La Leche League (LLL) will join with countless other organisations and individuals around the world to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes! Introduction Global Breastfeeding Collective Event More About LLL and the International Code Our Resources Our International Code Graphic Further Reading INTRODUCTION The … Read More

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Becoming Welcoming

Monday, May 17, 2021

At La Leche League International (LLLI), the Board of Directors has actively sought input from Leaders and Administrators throughout the organization to determine what inclusivity means to those who volunteer, as well as those they support. In these discussions we discovered that simplifying all language to the gender neutral did not meet the complex needs … Read More

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65th Anniversary Logo Competition

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

La Leche League International is looking for a logo for our 65th Anniversary Conference celebrations! In October 2021 we mark the 65th anniversary of the first La Leche League (LLL) meeting. We will be celebrating throughout the year, culminating in a global online conference from the 15-18 October. We are seeking talents from our LLL … Read More