The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed 1-7 August, 2012, as the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW).
Theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2012:
 “Breastfeeding: Understanding the Past .. Planning the Future”
Celebrating 10 years of WHO/UNICEF's Global Strategy
for Infant and Young Child Feeding.
 
Targeted Groups:
  Pregnants.
    Mothers who have recently given birth.
    Premature infants.
    Maternity and children hospitals.
    Health workers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health educationists, etc.)
    Education workers (teachers, social workers, etc.)
    Health decision makers.
    Health societies and organizations.
    The public.

Related Links:
                   World Breastfeeding Week 1–7 August 2012