"It's precisely in emergency contexts, where it is most crucial, that breastfeeding can be most challenging," says Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), as the organization marks World Breastfeeding Week.
"Women may be constantly on the move, on physically exhausting journeys. Conditions may be overcrowded, or traumatic. Amid such chaos and hardship, breastfeeding stands as a lifeline for infants and young children, providing not just essential nutrition but also comfort and protection."
Currently, there are 27 million pregnant and breastfeeding women who are food-insecure and at risk of malnutrition around the world.
Below, four breastfeeding women in countries hit by emergencies describe the immense challenges they face accessing the right nutritious foods for themselves and their families.
