ohhh_yeah 2942 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 U.S. Delegates Opposed an International Resolution That Supported Breastfeeding By RENAE REINTS The United Nations-affiliated World Health Assembly in Geneva this spring became the scene of a surprising showdown, as the U.S. battled with other nations over a resolution supporting the use of breast milk, the New York Times reported Sunday. The resolution said countries should limit the misleading marketing of breast milk substitutes, as a mother’s breast milk has been shown to be the healthiest for children in decades of research. The resolution was expected to pass easily, but U.S. delegates aimed to remove language that encouraged countries to “protect, promote and support breast-feeding” in an alleged alignment with baby formula manufacturers. When this failed, the Times reported that U.S. delegates turned to threats. They reportedly told Ecuador, who planned to introduce the resolution, that if it didn’t drop the proposal, the U.S. would punish the nation with trade measures. The Ecuadorian delegates acquiesced, and health advocates struggled to find another sponsor for the resolution. The Times says this scenario was verified by several other delegates present, many of whom requested anonymity for fear of retaliation from the U.S. “What happened was tantamount to blackmail, with the U.S. holding the world hostage and trying to overturn nearly 40 years of consensus on best way to protect infant and young child health,” Patti Rundall, the policy director of the British advocacy group Baby Milk Action, told the Times. In addition to the trade threats, an Ecuadorean government official told the Times the U.S. threatened to withdrawal military support from northern Ecuador, where violence from boarding Colombia causes ongoing issues. “We were shocked because we didn’t understand how such a small matter like breast-feeding could provoke such a dramatic response,” said the Ecuadorean official, speaking with a requirement of anonymity. The Russian delegation eventually stepped in to introduce the measure, with no push-back from the U.S. “We’re not trying to be a hero here, but we feel that it is wrong when a big country tries to push around some very small countries, especially on an issue that is really important for the rest of the world,” a Russian delegate told the Times, saying the decision to support the resolution was a matter of principle. The final resolution retained much of the original wording, despite American efforts. Just one portion, calling on the World Health Organization to provide support to member states seeking to halt “inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children,” was removed. A 2016 study published by The Lancet says breastfeeding could save the lives of 823,000 children and 20,000 mothers each year. In addition, universal breastfeeding could save $300 billion in reduced health care costs and improved economic prospects for children. The Times reported that the baby food market is a $70 billion industry. http://fortune.com/2018/07/08/breastfeeding-resolution-us-opposition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11122 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 3 hours ago, ohhh_yeah said: The Russian delegation eventually stepped in to introduce the measure, with no push-back from the U.S. “We’re not trying to be a hero here, but we feel that it is wrong when a big country tries to push around some very small countries, especially on an issue that is really important for the rest of the world,” a Russian delegate told the Times, saying the decision to support the resolution was a matter of principle. Once again, Trump manages to make Putin look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5176 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 The US seriously needs to fuck off. Actually starting to root for Russia ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34834 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Not sure what’s worse at this stage, people thinking the UK can cosy up to the US or people wanting to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30257 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) He has announced tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods. This is not going to end well. Edited July 11, 2018 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2942 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Melania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30257 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 That’s a disappointing addition to your foot fetish folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15397 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Now he's said that Germany is "totally controlled by Russia". All is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44360 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I hope his heart explodes by the end of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30257 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Shortly after being pierced by a bullet. *Awaits imminent rendition* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30257 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4718 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, ewerk said: "Can everyone please look to the left for this one?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34834 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Andrew said: "Can everyone please look to the left for this one?" "Is that your left or my left?" *Yours* "Which is my left?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2942 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Fuck him! Hope there are mass protests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15397 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34834 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Jesus wept And I mean that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44360 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 He's told NATO leaders that if they don't hit 2% of GDP with defence spending by January, the US is pulling out of NATO. There's now an emergency session going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30257 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 His attitude to international relations is to pretty much bully everyone. He’s going to find out soon that diplomacy takes a bit more nuance than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44360 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 He must be utterly friendless in real life. What a fucking brutal way to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34834 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 That's why he appeals to the likes of CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44360 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 He's about to hold an unscheduled press conference. Calling all snipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44360 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 First question from reporters: how do you get the taste of Putin's shit out of your mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21287 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 What a time to leave the EU. If we had any sense we'd realise that we have shared values with Europe and not the USA (even without Trump), we'd stay in the EU, and we'd build and take charge of the EU army (alongside the French). But no, we isolate ourselves at the worst possible time instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gemmill said: First question from reporters: how do you get the taste of Putin's shit out of your mouth? Why would I want to get the taste out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Renton said: build and take charge of the EU army Calm down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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