http://www.crin.org/docs/Singapore_IBFAN_CRC_Report.pdf

The report describes the situation of infant and young child feeding in Singapore and highlights the progress made in this country in implementing the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding and the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. The report contains data on the situation of breastfeeding in Singapore, as well as the efforts made by the government to promote breastfeeding. Furthermore, the report details violations of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, the Baby Friendly Hospitals Initiative, maternity protection and particular issues concerning HIV and infant feeding. 

Previous CRC - NGO Alternative Report items

• 13/01/2011: Informe sobre violaciones del interés superior de la niña y la adolescente por la penalizacion del aborto terapéutico
• 31/12/2010: ALTERNATIVE REPORT- FOLLOWING THE 3RD •4TH PERIODIC REPORT FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CRC
• 30/12/2010: Children's Voices to the UN Committee on the CRC by Children of Republic of Korea
• 12/12/2010: Promoting the Rights of Children
• 01/12/2010: Alternative Report to the Initial Report Presented by the United Mexican States to the CRC in accordance with the OPSC

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