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World Health Organization, May 2020

This report highlights progress to promote and protect breastfeeding and curb harmful marketing practices by manufacturers and distributors of breastmilk substitutes, which often are donated or offered in emergency settings. It provides recommendations for legislators and policy-makers to fulfill legal and human rights obligations, analyze and address weaknesses or gaps in their existing legislation, and act accordingly. The full report is available in English while the summary is available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.