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Laurence M Grummer-Strawn¹, David Lawson Clark²

¹299224 World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

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|March 5, 2020

Summary

David Clark, an expert in infant nutrition law, has helped over 60 countries implement the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. His work promotes breastfeeding through a human rights approach.

Keywords:

International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes Politics of breastfeeding breastfeeding ethics human rights

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Area of Science:

Public Health Law
International Health Policy
Human Rights Law

Background:

Interview with David Lawson Clark, UNICEF legal advisor on infant nutrition.
Clark's extensive experience since 1995 in drafting legislation for the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.
His career includes work with the Scottish Development Agency and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute.

Discussion:

Clark's instrumental role in applying a human rights-based approach to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
Contributions to international policy guidelines on HIV and infant feeding, and infant feeding in emergencies.
Expertise in international trade agreements and intellectual property rights related to infant nutrition.

Key Insights:

Assisted over 60 countries in implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.
Developed training materials and facilitated workshops on the Code and maternity protection.
Authored and contributed to numerous publications on health and nutrition policy.

Outlook:

Continued efforts to strengthen global breastfeeding protection through legal and policy frameworks.
Potential for further integration of human rights principles in infant feeding policies.
Ongoing need for expert guidance on trade and intellectual property issues impacting infant nutrition.