Hi Evi,
Yes, I realise that UNICEF in developed countries mainly does fundraising 
(rather than on the ground stuff- though this is not the case everywhere eg 
UK) however, their name is a very useful one. Many people respect it and 
it's a relatively small matter for them to put out a press release for WBW. 
It's dead easy to go to the media section of any country's UNICEF website, 
go to the media section and find the contact details for the media people. 
All you need to say is "Did you realise that next week is World 
Breastfeeding Week and the theme is on breastfeeding in emergencies. UNICEF 
is usually the lead agency for infant feeding in emergencies. Are you going 
to be putting out a press release?"  Since much of the aid that does harm 
and kills babies comes from developed countries it would be oh so useful for 
local UNICEF's to put out a press release stating the importance of 
breastfeeding and the dangers of infant formula donations in emergencies.

So, no takers on calling UNICEF in their country?? Not a single Lactnetter 
willing to take 5 minutes??? C'mon it's easy? Who's up for it?

Karleen Gribble
Australia


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From: "Evi Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 3:35 AM
Subject: WBW and UNICEF


Karleen

The UNICEF offices in developed countries are basically NGOs of the host 
country and the main mandate is fundraising for UNICEF.

UNICEF in and of itself is a fund tied to the UN and not actually a part of 
the structure such as the WHO, etc. It is considered an equal partner in 
many things today but this is not how it is structurally.

It is a business . The mother ship is the one that puts out the policies and 
programs for the parts of the world that receive help. The National 
Committes (Nat Comm) raise one third of the total budget the rest comes from 
contributions from governments, etc.

Bottom line, it is your local UNICEF NatComm's job if they want it to be its 
job.
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