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¹Caston Centre for Human Rights Law, Monash University. olivia@rightsbase.org

Breastfeeding Review : Professional Publication of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia

|January 14, 2011

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All babies have a human right to breastmilk, encompassing rights to life, health, and nutrition. This article explores international human rights law concerning breastfeeding, particularly in Australia, and advocates for a rights-based approach.

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Area of Science:

Human Rights Law
Public Health Policy
Women's Rights

Background:

Breastfeeding is a fundamental human right for infants, linked to rights to life, health, and nutrition.
Women's rights, including the right to breastfeed and paid maternity leave, are integral to supporting infant health.
Existing legal frameworks often do not fully encompass the rights associated with breastfeeding.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the application of international human rights law to breastfeeding.
To analyze the rights and obligations of organizations advocating for breastfeeding, using the Australian context as a case study.
To advocate for the adoption of a rights-based approach in breastfeeding advocacy.

Main Methods:

Review of international human rights treaties and conventions.
Analysis of legal precedents and policy documents related to breastfeeding.
Examination of the role and responsibilities of advocacy organizations within the Australian legal and policy landscape.

Main Results:

International human rights law provides a strong foundation for the right to breastmilk.
Organizations like the Australian Breastfeeding Association have rights-based obligations towards mothers and infants.
A rights-based approach can enhance advocacy effectiveness and ensure comprehensive support for breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

Breastfeeding is a human right that requires robust legal and policy support.
Advocacy organizations must integrate human rights principles into their strategies.
Strengthening the legal recognition of breastfeeding rights is crucial for public health and gender equality.