Sentences with phrase «international maternity protection»

Unfortunately, these roles are inadequately supported at many levels of society despite having international maternity protection instruments and national laws that are relatively favourable.

Not exact matches

Calling for action on implementation of the International Code and maternity protection including breastfeeding breaks at work

Much has been achieved in 22 years, such as the adoption of the revised International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 183 and Recommendation 191 on maternity protection in 2000 — enacting stronger maternity entitlements, more country initiatives, and improving national laws and practices.

But the International Labour Organization's committee of experts discourages drawing on sick leave benefits instead of maternity leave benefits, saying it's contrary to its standards on maternity protection.

You're talking about health care professional training and the international code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes, national leadership, maternity protection in the workplace, data collection.

Indicator 1: National policy, programme and coordination Indicator 2: Baby Friendly Initiative Indicator 3: International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes Indicator 4: Maternity protection Indicator 5: Health - professional training Indicator 6: Community - based support Indicator 7: Information support Indicator 8: Infant feeding and HIV Indicator 9: Infant and young child feeding during emergencies Indicator 10: Monitoring and evaluation

(1) to protect and promote breastfeeding, as an essential component of their overall food and nutrition policies and programmes on behalf of women and children, so as to enable all infants to be exclusively breastfed during the first four to six months of life; (2) to promote breastfeeding, with due attention to the nutritional and emotional needs of mothers; (3) to continue monitoring breastfeeding patterns, including traditional attitudes and practices in this regard; (4) to enforce existing, or adopt new, maternity protection legislation or other suitable measures that will promote and facilitate breastfeeding among working women; (5) to draw the attention of all who are concerned with planning and providing maternity services to the universal principles affirmed in the joint WHO / UNICEF statement (note 2) on breastfeeding and maternity services that was issued in 1989; (6) to ensure that the principles and aim of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and the recommendations contained in resolution WHA39.28 are given full expression in national health and nutritional policy and action, in cooperation with professional associations, womens organizations, consumer and other nongovermental groups, and the food industry; (7) to ensure that families make the most appropriate choice with regard to infant feeding, and that the health system provides the necessary support;

The Maternity Protection Convention, adopted by the International Labor Organization in 1952, calls for 12 weeks» maternity leave, cash benefits equal to two - thirds of previous earnings and breastfeeding breaks totalling at least one hourMaternity Protection Convention, adopted by the International Labor Organization in 1952, calls for 12 weeks» maternity leave, cash benefits equal to two - thirds of previous earnings and breastfeeding breaks totalling at least one hourmaternity leave, cash benefits equal to two - thirds of previous earnings and breastfeeding breaks totalling at least one hour per day.

Enact paid family leave and workplace breastfeeding policies, building on the International Labour Organization's maternity protection guidelines as a minimum requirement, including provisions for the informal sector.