| World Breastfeeding Week Around the World: Cambodia World Breastfeeding Week in other countries | |
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Cambodia: Cambodia participated in World Breastfeeding Week for the sixth year. The week was observed with dissemination of the Sub-decree on Marketing Products for Infant and Young Child Feeding which was signed into law November 18, 2005, by the Cambodian Prime Minister. During World Breastfeeding Week the sub-decree was disseminated through print and electronic media, training of media and press personnel, airing of round table TV spots and talk shows, radio call-in programs, and other special events. A documentary on breastfeeding to which LINKAGES contributed technical assistance as a member of the Infant and Young Child Feeding Technical Working Group was shown 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks on 5 television channels as part of the commemoration. |
| World Breastfeeding Week 2006 (August 1-7) marked the 25th anniversary of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. To date, more than 60 governments have enacted all or many of the provisions of the Code as law. The Code aims to protect and promote breastfeeding by prohibiting the advertising and aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, and teats. LINKAGES was involved in World Breastfeeding Week in several countries. | |
