World Breastfeeding Week 2024

Closing the Gap

Breastfeeding Support for All

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)?

WBW is officially celebrated on 1-7 August every year to mark the anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration. However, some countries choose to celebrate it at different times of the year.

Millions of people all over the world organise activities to celebrate WBW. Don’t forget to pledge and report your event this year!

What languages are the
WBW materials available in?

The full set of WBW campaign materials (logo, poster, action folder and insert) will be available in English.

You are welcome to translate the WBW campaign materials in other languages. Permission must always be sought before translating any/all the WBW campaign materials.

If you are interested in translating the logo, poster and action folder into languages other than the above-mentioned, please fill in this form.

Can I use the
WBW Logo/Campaign Materials?

Prior written consent must always be sought before using the logo/campaign materials. The logo and campaign materials shall not be used in any way that directly or indirectly damages WABA’s reputation and/or standing, whether by content, context or association. The logo and campaign materials shall not be used in any event and/or activity sponsored, supported or organised by companies manufacturing, distributing or marketing breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, or teats. Please read our Copyright Notice below:

WABA asserts all legal rights and intellectual property rights under the Berne Convention over the World Breastfeeding Week Logo and Campaign Materials. This copyright is subject to fair use, with appropriate attribution to WABA. The logo and campaign materials may be used only with the prior written consent of WABA in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and other activities related to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

Can I modify the
WBW Logo/Campaign Materials?

WABA only allows modification/adaptation in the form of changing photos in the poster and action folder. The photos you use should not be associated with companies manufacturing, distributing or marketing breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, or teats. Please send us the final layout of your modification/adaptation for approval and credit WABA for usage ([email protected])

How can I participate
in the WBW celebration?

Join the celebration in the following ways:

Use/distribute the Campaign Materials: Visit the WBW website regularly to check for updates on Campaign Materials and other resources.
Pledge and report on your WBW2024 activity/event: Pledge to participate in the #WBW2024 celebrations by sending us details of your activities and we will pin your information to our Pledge Map. After your event, remember to send us your report. We will send you an e-certificate for each event or activity that has been pledged AND reported.
Join the social media movement: We will be creating a Media and Social Media Kit containing information and assets that you can use in the #WBW2023 campaign. Interact on the #WBW2024 social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram, and use the following hashtags in all your social media interaction: #WBW2024 #WABA #ClosingTheGap #BreastfeedingSupportForAll #worldbreastfeedingweek2024 #WarmChain #breastfeeding #SDGs #buildingbackbetter

Can WABA endorse
my WBW event?

Pledge to participate in the #WBW2024 celebrations by sending us details of your activities and we will pin your information to our Pledge Map. If you follow up your pledge with a report, WABA will send you an e-certificate of acknowledgement.

Please note that WABA does not endorse WBW events by individuals/organisations involved in any activity sponsored by or connected to companies manufacturing, distributing or marketing breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, or teats.

If your event involves any commercial activity other than the above, please write to [email protected] for further information. WABA reserves the right to decline WBW pledges that contravene our working principles.

What can I do
if I notice WBW being used by
companies that are manufacturing or distributing breastmilk substitutes, related equipment or complementary foods?

Companies sometimes use WBW to promote their products. This contravenes WABA’s working principles. WABA uses a two-pronged approach to mitigate this type of violation:

(i) includes a Copyright Notice for all our campaign materials
(ii) issues an infringement notice to those identified violators

If you notice any violations in relation to WBW, please write to us at [email protected]

Who can I contact
if I have questions regarding WBW?

Write to us at [email protected] for any enquiries.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: WABA asserts all legal rights and intellectual property rights under the Berne Convention over the World Breastfeeding Week Logos and Campaign Materials. This copyright is subject to fair use, with appropriate attribution to WABA. The logos and materials shall not be used in any way that directly or indirectly damages WABA’s reputation and/or standing, whether by content, context or association. Prior written consent shall always be sought before the logos and materials are used in any commercial activity or adaptations/modifications are made (email to [email protected]). The logos and materials shall not be used in any event and/or activity sponsored, supported or organised by companies manufacturing, distributing or marketing breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, or teats. See FAQ on https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/frequently-asked-questions for further information.

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organisations dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide based on the Innocenti Declarations, the Ten Links for Nurturing the Future and the WHO/UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding. WABA is in consultative status with UNICEF and an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). WABA coordinates the annual World Breastfeeding Week campaign.