Women’s Power : Nurturer, Food Producer, Healer Leader By : Ma. Ines Av. Fernandez / ARUGAAN PHILIPPINES

Women’s Power : Nurturer, Food Producer, Healer Leader

Every Mother Is A Working Mother 3,900 million liters of breastmilk for a span of 2 years a breastfeeding mom can produce = 3 Billion Dollars

“ What if we women of today, declare to the world that we don’t want to have babies anymore, who will continue the work to sustain humanity? “

ILO – International Labor Organization Maternity Protection Convention 183 This Convention applies to all employed women including those in atypical forms of dependent work. Scope Article 2

ILO has set International Standard on Conditions of Work, Health and Occupational Safety ILO – International Labor Organization Maternity Protection Convention 183

Every Woman’s Right to Breastfeed Anywhere, Anytime

ILO – International Labor Organization Maternity Protection Convention 183 Paid maternity leave at minimum 14 weeks with 2/3 pay * paid maternity leave at least 18 weeks based on National Laws and Practices Scope Article 6 Recommendation 191 *Negotiated / Bargained provision

Global Map of Maternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave in Asia 6 months paid maternity leave (ML) Vietnam Bangladesh Myanmar India in Haryana state Philippines the lowest in the global ladder pitiful 8 weeks = 2 months paid ML

ILO – International Labor Organization Maternity Protection Convention 183 Scope Article 10 Recommendation 191 * Arab Countries block vote for YES Victory for Breastfeeding provision

BREASTFEEDING & SPIRITUALITY Koran : Breastfeed for 2 years Torah Bible Psalm 22 : But thou art He that took me out of the womb thou didst that make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breast

Women in the Formal Sector

ILO – International Labor Organization Maternity Protection Convention 183 Working woman should not be demoted nor demolished on the grounds of marriage, maternity or breastfeeding. She is entitled to her job position, work and pay unchanged when she returns back to work. Scope Article 8 Job Security

ILO – International Labor Organization Maternity Protection Convention 183 WHO STATEMENT 1999 at ILO Convention Drafting “Rest and Recuperation is needed at least 4 months or 16 weeks otherwise, the risk of uterine prolapse, anemia, UTI are possible consequences affecting womens health if mom goes back to work earlier Scope Article 3 Health Protection

UNICEF Statement in 2000 at ILO Convention cited the risk of formula milk feeding for infants and young children and for mother’s health.

Infant & Young Child Feeding Option for Working Women

BREASTFEEDING & WORKING WOMEN a Hand Expression of Breastmilk

Industrial Farm Dairy Industry Exporting Countries : New Zealand, Australia, China, USA, Canada, Europe *Exporting Countries NO Vote for Breastfeeding provision

Your Choice

CAPTIVED CONSUMERS OBESE MALNOURISHED 2 Faces of Malnutrition

Moms and Babies Branded Anmum, Enfakid, Medela Moms

CALL TO ACTION Maternity Protection Campaign 6 mos paid maternity leave for Asian Mothers Pass the Law Solidarity Synchronized Campaign

Thank You - Terima kasih Mail To: Arugaan P.O. Box 231, University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City 1101, Metro Manila, Philippines / Tel: / Arugaan’s Life Skills Seminars & Services:  Setting up Crèche Daycare at Workplaces   Traditional & Therapeutic Massage   Indigenous Healing Foods (The Fresh and Natural Way)   Formation of Mother-Support Groups   Breastfeeding Counseling   Lactation-Relactation 