Information for the media

Natural disasters and man-made crises endanger human life and health. Infants and young children are among the most vulnerable.

Journalists play an important role in

to protect these young people. Your work can save lives

and this guide has information to help you!

How to write and talk about Infant and Young Child feeding in Emergencies

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for anyone involved in humanitarian assistance who produces

communications on behalf of an organisation (e.g. press releases, social media, fund raising appeals) or engages

with the media (e.g. interviews). It aims to support communications experts to provide accurate information that

protects and supports infants and young children and their caregivers and reduces harmful interventions.