{"id":2560,"date":"2020-12-08T08:54:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T08:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.themewinter.com\/wpsite\/bizxpo\/?page_id=2560"},"modified":"2026-10-28T23:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:12:45","slug":"day-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibfansea.org\/conference\/day-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 3: Systems that Support, Rights that Protect: Advancing Equity for Breastfeeding Mothers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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DAY 3 (SATURDAY)<\/h4>\n
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\n November 28, 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 8:00 am - 3:00 pm <\/span>\n Al Meroz Hotel Bangkok <\/div>\n
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\n Sub-theme: Systems that Support, Rights that Protect - Advancing Equity for Breastfeeding Mothers <\/h3>\n

Breastfeeding cannot thrive without strong systems and rights-based protections. On the final day, the conference will focus on building inclusive health systems, workplaces, and legal frameworks that enable mothers to breastfeed without barriers. Participants will examine maternity protection, workplace support, and ethical partnerships\u2014culminating in a roadmap for regional reforms. The day will close with a unifying call to action: advancing equity, dignity, and systemic support for breastfeeding families across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

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08:00 \u2013 08:30<\/td>Arrival and Registration<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08:30 \u2013 09:00 <\/td>Interactive Recall Session<\/b><\/td>Khatim Hamidon (Singapore)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09:00 \u2013 09:45<\/td>Special Presentation by Gaza Infant Nutrition Alliance (GINA)<\/b><\/td>Marianne White (UK)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09:45 \u2013 10:15<\/td>Concurrent Sessions 5<\/b><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CS Panel 10:<\/b>
\nFrom Partner to Protector: The Evolving Roles of Fathers in Breastfeeding Support<\/i><\/td>		1. Nabila Hanim (Singapore)
\n2. Juan Perez (Philippines)
\nModerator: tbc<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CS Panel 11:<\/b>
\nCare or compromise: navigating postpartum support for breastfeeding in Southeast Asian practices.<\/i><\/td>		1. Yen Lim (Singapore)
\n2. Nurhaya Yacob (Malaysia)
\nModerator: tbc<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CS Panel 12:<\/b>
\nBeyond the Mother: Who Truly Supports Breastfeeding and Why It Matters?<\/i><\/td>		1. Marielle Ancilla Domini
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\n2. Laura Sasithorn (Thailand)
\nModerator: tbc<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:15 \u2013 10:30<\/td>Morning Break (Exhibition and Poster Viewing, Booth Visiting and Networking)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:30 \u2013 11:15<\/td>Plenary 11<\/b>
\nBreastfeeding Beyond Feeding: Reframing Its Meaning, Knowledge, and Biology<\/I><\/td>		Dr Tan Shot Yen<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:15 \u2013 12:00<\/td>Plenary 12<\/b>
\nBreastfeeding Without Barriers: Building Inclusive Workplaces and Healthcare Systems<\/i><\/td>		Asst. Prof. Dr Pornnapa Tangsuksan (Thailand)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/td>Lunch Break
\n(Exhibition And Poster Viewing, Booth Visiting And Networking)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:00 \u2013 13:30
\n<\/td>		Concurrent Sessions 6<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CS Panel 13:<\/I><\/b>
\nThe First Hour Matters: Birth Practices that Shape Lifelong Breastfeeding Success<\/I><\/td>		1. Carole Dobrich
\n(Canada\/Australia)
\n2. Meera Khorana (Thailand)
\nModerator: tbc<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CS Panel 14:<\/I><\/b>
\nFrom Policy to Practice: Rethinking Workplace Support for Breastfeeding Mothers<\/I><\/td>		1. Claire Mogol Sales
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\n2. Chompoonut Topothai
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\nModerator: tbc<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CS Panel 15:<\/I><\/b>
\nTBC<\/td>		1. Dale Nigro Hansson
\n(Australia)
\n2. Cristina Cornelio (Philippines)
\nModerator: tbc<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:30 \u2013 14:15<\/td>Plenary 13<\/b>
\nFree From Conflict: Ethical Collaboration Between Civil Society And Professionals<\/i><\/td>		Elaine Chow (Singapore)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:15 \u2013 15:00<\/td>Plenary 14<\/b>
\nBangkok Declaration - Empowering Communities: Roles In Promoting Informed- Decision Making On Infant And Young Child Feeding<\/I>
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\nCLOSING CEREMONY<\/b><\/td>		Nadrah Ariffin (Malaysia)
\nMeena Sobsamai (Thailand)
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