BukSU Libona Gender and Development

This Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) highlights the importance of creating safe, accessible, and supportive spaces for breastfeeding mothers.

Breastfeeding plays a vital role in building a healthier future—not just for infants, but for mothers and communities as well. It reduces the risk of illness, promotes early bonding, and supports long-term well-being.

Yet many women still have to breastfeed in unsafe or uncomfortable conditions—whether in workplaces, transport hubs, or public spaces.

PCW calls for stronger implementation of gender-responsive policies that ensure the presence of well-equipped, dignified breastfeeding stations in both public and private spaces.

Supporting breastfeeding is not only a health measure—it’s about dignity, access, and equality.

When we make space for breastfeeding women, we build a healthier, more inclusive society.