(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
SHARJAH, 21st March, 2019 (WAM) -- The Friends of Breastfeeding Association of the Health Education Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs honoured 40 mothers from different nationalities yesterday, in recognition of their key role in giving their children the best start to life through their breastfeeding.
Held at the Sharjah Women's Union Association, the ceremony was attended by Khawla Al Noman, Head of Breastfeeding Friends Association, Sarah Bin Karam, General Manager of the Women's Union Association; members of the administrative staff of the Breastfeeding Association, a number of volunteers, a large crowd of mothers and their children, representatives of the Association's sponsoring and supporting authorities and local media representatives.
In her opening speech, Al Noman wished every mother a life full of happiness and joy with their children and families. "All of you are an example of strength, nobility and passion. All of you strive to support and reinforce your families, consequently consolidating the love of homeland in our hearts, our national identity and our authentic legacy. You have become a source of pride for all of us. Once again, my congratulations to all of you on the glory you deserve in the land of our beloved country and everywhere in this world.
"This tribute comes in line with the wise vision of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, focusing on the proper nurturing of children and maintaining their health," she added.
Al Noman lauded Her Highness' leading efforts in assisting in the issuing of legislation that guarantees to enhance the role of mothers, especially working mothers, by allowing for the nursing time at work (Maternity Hour) and establishing nurseries at the workplace, along with child-friendly centres.
The Head of Breastfeeding Friends Association underscored that breastfeeding is the most beautiful contact between mother and child, despite the time required for nursing. However, the positive outcomes of breastfeeding, on both the mother and child, motivates the public to back each mother in her achieving her noble objectives.
She also thanked the event sponsors and supporters and hailed their ongoing contributions to the success of activities organized by the association, reaffirming that they are the association's strategic partners for achieving its vision of creating a healthy and happy society and enhancing Sharjah's position as a healthy and friendly city for infants, children and mothers.
WAM/MOHD AAMIR
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