REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING MINUTES 25 August 2020, 7pm GMT MISSION: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
ATTENDEES LLLI Board of Directors ● Shevawn O’Connor, Co-Chair Devorah Schesch-Wernick, Co-Chair ● Heidy Guzmán, Vice Chair Amy Shaw, Treasurer ● Marianne Vakiener, Secretary Carolyn Driver-Burgess ● Laura Goodwin-Wright Charlene Jenkins ● Caroline Kren Ellen Mateer ● Susan Oldrieve Johanna Rhys-Davies LLLI Staff ● Zion Tankard, Executive Director
Agenda Item Presenter Summary of Discussion / Motions
Welcome and Call to Order Shevawn O-Connor, Recognizing that a quorum was present, the Devorah Schesch-Wernick meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM GMT. Consent Agenda: Shevawn O-Connor, Motion: to approve Consent Agenda Devorah Schesch-Wernick 1. 28 July 2020 Regular Session Board Status: Approved Meeting Minutes 2. July 2020 Staff Time Usage Report 3. July 2020 Development Director Time Usage Report 4. LLLI Board Member Conflict of Interest Declaration Treasurer’s Report Amy Shaw Motion: to accept the July 2020 Treasurer’s Report and July 2020 Financial Reports July 2020 Treasurer’s Report and July 2020 Financial Reports Status: Approved Recommendation from the Finance Amy Shaw Motion: to move LLL Japan from Tier A to Tier Committee B for cost-sharing assessment effective this current fiscal year. Rationale: Current data for Japan puts it in Tier B.
Status: Approved
Motion: to grant LLL South Africa a one-time 25% reduction in FY 2020-2021 cost sharing, as
requested by the IAN. Rationale: Devaluation of the rand with respect to the US$ on the order of 30% from the previous year has made it increasingly difficult to meet obligations denominated in US$.
Status: Approved
Motion: to to grant Latin American Areas a one-time 25% reduction in FY 2020-2021 cost sharing, as requested by IAN. Rationale: Various currency devaluations and poor economic situation.
Status: Approved
Motion: to specify the World Bank in place of the CIA World Factbook for determining GDP per capita for cost sharing purposes in updating the financial policies. Rationale: World Bank is more up-to-date with data (2019) vs. CIA World Factbook (2017).
Status: Approved Executive Director’s Report Zion Tankard Zion reported on her activities arising from the Blackbaud data breach. Discussions are ongoing.
Personnel Committee Laura Goodwin-Wright No applications have been submitted for the openings on the Ombudsperson’s Committee. Nominating Committee Laura Goodwin-Wright Board member Caroline Kren was elected by the Board to fill a vacancy on the Nominating Committee. International Code and Conflicts of Carolyn Driver-Burgess Motion: for LLLI to make a public statement in Interest Committee Report and support of IBFAN’s statement of concern Recommendation regarding the new breastmilk substitutes (BMS) Call to Action.. Rationale: The committee members agreed with IBFAN that the Call to Action undermines the International Code.
Action: Approved. The Code and Conflicts Committee is requested to draft a statement. Strategic Plan Committee Carolyn Driver-Burgess Motion: to approve the Role of LLLI document. Here is a link to the document. It is also included at the end of these minutes as Exhibit B.
Action: Approved.
Formation of the Strategic Plan Committee was discussed. Volunteers are being sought. IMI Contract Shevawn O’Connor, Renewal of the IMI contract was discussed; Devorah Schesch-Wernick Co-chairs will follow up.
Bylaws Committee Recommendations Jo Rhys-Davies Motion: to approve the following revision of the Statement of Commitment:
I am personally committed to furthering the mission of La Leche League and to supporting breastfeeding as presented in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and other La Leche League International publications. I agree to represent La Leche League as a Leader in accordance with the La Leche League International Policies and Standing Rules. I understand and agree that in using the designation “La Leche League Leader,” I will comply with all La Leche League International Policies and Standing Rules pertaining to Leaders. I will resign from this position if for any reason I find that I can no longer represent La Leche League in accordance with this agreement and discontinue use of the designation “La Leche League Leader.”
Status: Approved
Motion: to accept the La Leche League International Leader [Statement of Commitment and] Data Permission Form submitted by Zion Tankard for use by LLLI to gather required information from Leaders and for LAD use. The form is included at the of these minutes as Exhibit A.
Status: Approved
Motion: to accept the consolidated and updated Confidentiality Policy. Here is a link to the policy, (scroll down to ‘C’). It is also included at the end of these minutes as Exhibit C.
Action: Approved
Motion: to accept a Publications Policy that replaces or changes the previous Publications policies as detailed in the list included as Exhibit D. Here is a link to the policy, (scroll down to
‘P’). It is also included at the end of these minutes as Exhibits D and E.
Action: Approved Adjourn Shevawn O’Connor, Meeting adjourned at 10:34 PM GMT Devorah Schesch-Wernick
Exhibit A
25 August 2020 LLLI Board Regular Session Meeting Minutes
La Leche League International Leader [Statement of Commitment and] Data Permission Form
[I am personally committed to furthering the mission of La Leche League and to supporting breastfeeding as presented in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and other La Leche League International publications. I agree to represent La Leche League as a Leader in accordance with the La Leche League Policies and Standing Rules. I understand and agree that in using the designation “La Leche League Leader,” I will comply with all La Leche League Policies and Standing Rules pertaining to Leaders. I will resign from this position if for any reason I find that I can no longer represent La Leche League in accordance with this agreement, and I will discontinue use of the designation “La Leche League Leader.”] DATE (Signature) [KEEP ABOVE SOC PART FOR LAD]
LLLI collects basic information about you for administrative purposes, insurance, and to confirm your status as a Leader or Applicant.
For these administrative purposes, the following information is required: your name, DCE/Area connections, email address. If you cannot supply an email address, your mailing address and phone number are required. It is optional to supply other information. LLLI will also retain your accreditation and retirement dates.
*Required fields.
First Name or Given Name* Last Name, Surname, or Family Name*
Email: * Phone:
Street Address:
City, State/Province/Region Zip/Postal Code/Country
Primary Connection: * Secondary Connection(s):
This information will be recorded with La Leche League International, located in North Carolina, USA. LLLI may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate the services we provide, or to perform related services. Third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use your information for any other purpose.
We would also like to use your email address, along with your mailing address and phone number (if supplied), for the following purposes - check the boxes below if you agree:
[tick box] I agree to receiving newsletters from LLLI (e.g., LLLI News)
[tick box] I agree to receiving marketing information from LLLI (e.g., information about projects, events, and webinars)
[tick box] I agree to receiving requests for donations and fundraising information from LLLI.
Please send this form to [some address of LLLI]
Exhibit B
25 August 2020 LLLI Board Regular Session Meeting Minutes
The Role of La Leche League International August 2020
La Leche League (LLL) is the term used to describe all parts of the nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families to breastfeed through support, encouragement, information and education; and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. It includes: La Leche League International (LLLI); Direct Connect Entities (DCEs), made up of Areas, Affiliates, and Area Networks; all LLLI Committees and global LLL entities such as, Leader Accreditation Department (LAD), Global Professional Liaison Network (GPLN), LLLI-BOD-DCE Forum, Global Leaders Committee (GLC).
Each DCE agrees to the LLL mission and philosophy, and acknowledges that LLL Leader accreditation is set by LLLI and valid worldwide.
LLLI provides oversight for LLL. It sets global policies and goals, oversees the LLL brand, provides centralized services and resourcing, and acts as the public face of the international organization. LLLI may employ an Executive Director (ED), office staff, and/or an Association Management Company to carry out day to day management of the organization.
This document clarifies the primary responsibilities of LLLI.
A. Global Organization 1. Mission and policies (responsibility of LLLI Board, Bylaws Committee) a. Maintain philosophy, mission, purpose, and values of LLL as defined in the concepts, the LLLI Bylaws and the Policies and Standing Rules (PSR). b. Regularly review and update LLLI Bylaws and PSR. c. Maintain historical archives.
2. Strategic planning (responsibility of Strategic Planning Committee and LLLI Board) a. Regularly review strategic planning goals for the whole organization in consultation with DCEs and Leaders. b. Hold responsibility for the global view of the needs and challenges facing LLL. c. Explore options for new programs and outreach opportunities
3. Leader accreditation (responsibility of LLLI Board and LAD Council) a. Ensure organization-wide criteria and procedures for Leader accreditation to allow Leaders to be recognized globally.
4. Global entities (responsibility of ED and LLLI Board) a. Support, facilitate, and/or work alongside global departments, workgroups, task forces and forums according to provisions in the PSR, currently: 1. Leader Accreditation Department Council (LAD Council) 2. Global Professional Liaison Network (GPLN) 3. Global Leaders Committee (GLC) 4. LLLI-BOD-DCE forum
5. Appeal and grievance procedures (responsibility of LLLI Board, global committees, and ED) Facilitate the implementation of the following policies:: a. LLLI Leader Accreditation Appeals Policies and Process b. Global Leaders Committee c. Grievance Resolution Strategies d. Whistleblower Policy
6. Leader support (responsibility of ED and staff, Program Services Committee, Social Media Committee, LAD Council) a. Maintain a centralized website for Leader, Leader Applicant, and LAD resources. b. Facilitate special global events such as Leader training, Global Leadership Summits, celebrations. c. Provide Leader liability insurance globally, according to current insurance limitations. d. Provide third party liability insurance for LLL events, according to current insurance limitations. e. Maintain an accessible database of Leaders and Groups. f. Review and revise, as needed, a resource on work as a Leader, e.g. Leader’s Handbook. g. Publish a magazine to support Leaders.
7. Translations and publications (responsibility of ED and staff) a. Facilitate translations of LLLI resources, statements, documents, announcements, etc.. b. Facilitate and support translation of LLL resources, particularly The Womanly Art and Leader’s Handbook. c. Facilitate networking among DCEs to most effectively provide translations and access to resources. d. Provide guidelines for published materials.
8. DCE support (responsibility of ED) a. Oversee, facilitate, and approve agreements between DCEs and LLLI.
9. Communication (responsibility of LLLI Board, ED, Board committees, LAD Council, global forums) a. Facilitate communication among DCEs, the LLLI Board, LAD Council, LLLI Board committees, and global forums. b. Communicate LLLI actions, decisions, and reports to Leaders.
10. LLLI Board elections (responsibility of Nominating Committee and ED) a. Oversee LLLI Board elections. b. Train and orient new LLLI Board members with particular emphasis on nonprofit governance.
11. Brand and logo (responsibility of ED) a. Maintain brand and trademark registration, with guidelines for variations for DCEs. b. Take appropriate action on misuse of brand.
B. International Presence
1. Work with international organizations (responsibility of Advocacy, Networking, and Action Committee, International Code and Conflicts Committee) a. Maintain cooperative relationships with international breastfeeding organizations, for example: 1. WHO/NetCode 2. UNICEF 3. Global Breastfeeding Collective 4. WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action) 5. BFHI (Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative) 6. IBFAN (International Baby Food Action Network) b. Adhere to, uphold, and monitor implementation of The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (International Code). c. Promote the importance of mother-to-mother and peer-to-peer support when working with other organizations.
2. Media and social media presence (responsibility of Social Media Committee, ED) a. Provide press releases on items for global publication. b. Ensure and monitor the presence of LLLI on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. c. Provide a regular publication for families. d. Resource and support LLLI breastfeeding support groups on social media platforms
3. LLLI website (responsibility of Social Media Committee, ED and staff) a. Provide and maintain a public-facing website for parents and health professionals to access information. b. Provide and maintain links for parents and health professionals to locate local Leaders.
4. Book publications (responsibility of Program Services Committee, ED and staff) a. Oversee the regular review, publication, translation, and printing of LLL’s core books, including: 1. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding 2. Sweet Sleep b. Develop new resources, digital and printed, as required.
C. Internal Responsibilities 1. LLLI income (responsibility of Resource Development Committee, ED) a. Secure income to cover LLLI expenses through affiliation fees (DCE “cost-sharing”), donations, fundraising, sponsorships, endorsements etc. b. Maintain an up-to-date donor database.
2. Financial transparency (responsibility of LLLI Board,Finance Committee, Audit Committee, ED, and staff) a. Prepare annual, balanced budgets b. Obtain annual unqualified audits c. Review contracts, authorizations and sponsorships regularly.
3. Oversight of LLLI committees (responsibility of LLLI Board) a. Appoint and facilitate LLLI committees. b. Clarify guidelines and expectations for committee work.
4. Hiring Executive Director (ED) and/or staff (responsibility of LLLI Board and Personnel Committee a. Appoint, liaise with, and regularly evaluate an ED and/or staff to carry out the work of LLLI.
5. Legal requirements (responsibility of LLLI Board and ED) a. Ensure that all applicable legal and tax requirements as a nonprofit in the USA are met. b. Ensure that all applicable international legal requirements are met, for example the requirements of the GDPR for data transfer and storage.
6. Risk Management (responsibility of ED) a. Plan for and manage risks to financial, legal, mission, and cybersecurity.
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Exhibit C
25 August 2020 LLLI Board Regular Session Meeting Minutes
Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in La Leche League
Both transparency and confidentiality are important to the health of any organization.
Transparency involves the organization’s responsibility to keep its members fully and honestly informed of issues relevant to the membership.
● Confidentiality is needed in La Leche League ● in working with families, ● in working with Applicants, ● within Direct Connect Entity (DCE) administrative units, and ● in Board discussions and voting.
In LLL, the balance between transparency and confidentiality is achieved in the following ways.
Confidentiality for Leaders
The LLL PSR [Reference/Link] which all Leaders must follow, states that a Leader shall keep confidential the medical and personal identifying information of the mothers, children and families with whom they work, unless otherwise required by law, or where the reporting of a danger to an adult or child is specifically required by law. Personal identifying information is any information that permits the identity of an individual to be reasonably inferred either directly or indirectly.
Therefore, before Leaders reach out to other Leaders for help in supporting a person, they must ask permission to share any information that would enable others to identify the person whom the Leader is supporting. Under no circumstances should a Leader reveal information about a person’s medical condition or legal issues without written permission. (Email, Messenger, or text all suffice as written permission.) Evidence of permission should be saved in the Leader’s log in case any future questions arise about whether permission was granted.
Confidentiality in working with Applicants
Supporting Leaders and LAD representatives should keep confidential both that an Applicant is working towards accreditation and the details of application discussions.
It is not advisable to mention an Applicant’s status to Group members. This practice keeps the Applicant from being put on the spot to answer questions before feeling adequately prepared. It also protects the Applicant from being seen as a representative of LLL. This practice also avoids any potential for difficulties in the case that the Applicant does not become a Leader.
Within LAD, discussions with Applicants should be kept confidential from everyone not directly involved in supporting the application. Those supporting the application may be the ACLA and the CLA, the ALA and, if necessary, the DLAD. When supporting Leaders or LAD representatives need to consult with others regarding an Applicant’s situation, the Applicant must be informed about whom the supporting Leader or LAD representative wants to consult and then give written permission for the supporting Leader or LAD representative to share that information with those persons. In order to protect the Applicant’s privacy, no names or unnecessary details should be shared.
Confidentiality within DCE administrative units
Each DCE Council or Board is expected to have its own policy that balances its needs for transparency and confidentiality. Transparency is preferred in most instances; however, it is important to preserve the Council/Board members’ freedom to speak their minds about all issues without fearing repercussions, pressure, or retaliation from other members of the organization.
Confidentiality regarding LLLI Board discussions and votes
It is considered best practice in board governance to keep discussions and voting confidential. To encourage thoughtful, productive and innovative work from members involved in policy-making work, confidentiality helps ensure that not every single word and action are exposed to scrutiny. Confidentiality provides an environment of respect, trust and candor that allows Board members to openly share difficult information and opposing viewpoints, critically examine the issues, and challenge one another’s conclusions.
LLLI Board members are elected by the Leaders of their DCEs. They therefore represent and are obligated to present the perspective, wishes, and positions of their respective DCEs. Nevertheless, their duty as LLLI Board members is to prioritize the good of the global LLL organization over the good of one or more parts of the organization, which sometimes involves voting contrary to the viewpoint of their DCE. Privacy provides Board members the freedom to vote in the way that they believe to be the right decision for the sustainability and future of the organization.
The goal of openness, communication and accountability from the LLLI Board can best be achieved without revealing an individual Board member’s vote or identifying specific positions of particular Board members.
For these reasons, the LLLI Board will keep all Board members’ specific votes and personal discussion points confidential, even after the Board member is no longer serving on the Board. Former Board members are expected also to maintain confidentiality on particular people’s positions and votes.
Board members are free to explain the general arguments or points of view that were considered in the decision making. They cannot, however, reveal specific members’ positions or statements that were made during the discussions that led to the decisions, not even their own, and not even after they have left their Board positions.
Transparency in LLLI Board work
Keeping the exact votes and precise words of Board members confidential doesn’t mean that Board members can’t let their DCE Councils/Boards and Leaders know what the LLLI Board is working on and what issues are being discussed. Board members can achieve transparency by
● Communicating how -- and why -- decisions have been made ● Sharing issues that are under discussion ● Sharing with their Councils or constituents their current positions on the issues before the Board decision is made. ● Describing and explaining the views of others without revealing any personal information that would allow someone to identify those others.
In order to preserve individual Board members’ ability to speak freely and to think innovatively and creatively, these practices of transparency should be carried out without mentioning other Board members’ names or identifying what perspectives any other Board member might hold.
Whistleblower Policy
Confidentiality does not preclude someone from “whistleblowing”—that is, reporting policy, financial, or legal infractions committed by any administrator or member of the organization. Every DCE should have clear and widely disseminated Whistleblower and Grievance policies. LLLI’s Whistleblower policy can be found at [Link.]
Exhibit D
25 August 2020 LLLI Board Regular Session Meeting Minutes
List of Deleted, New and Revised Publications Policies
The new/revised policies are listed alphabetically in the Policies and Standing Rules The following policies are new:
● Books And Other Published Matter replaces Appendix 36: Book Evaluation Guidelines: Principal Criteria
● Publications, LLL replaces Publications: LLLI Philosophy and Publications, Religious Content
● Translations replaces Books, Translations
● Publications, LLLI And LLL Books
● Cultural Sensitivity Policy
The following Publication policies have been revised:
● Acknowledgments In/On LLLLI Publications
● Bibliography, LLLI
● Book Evaluation Guidelines
● Publications, LLLI And LLL Books
● Appendix 23: Guidelines For Developing And Writing Policy Statements On Medically-Related Issues
The following Publication policies have been deleted from the PSR:
● Abbreviations have been deleted from the PSR and now appear after the Style Guide found on the Brand and Style Guidelines in the Leaders section of the LLLI website (https://www.llli.org/leader-pages/brand-guidelines/). ● Bibliographies, LLL
● Book Evaluation Appeals
● Book Evaluation Committee
● Appendix 36: Book Evaluation Guidelines: Principal Criteria.
● Books Sold by LLLI
● Appendix 37: Book Evaluation: Appeals And Review
● Publications: LLLI Philosophy
● Publications, Religious Content
● Books, Translations
Exhibit E
25 August 2020 LLLI Board Regular Session Meeting Minutes
Publications Policies
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IN/ON LLLI PUBLICATIONS
Brief acknowledgments of advertisers, sponsors, or donors shall be acceptable in LLL publications. The acceptance of the acknowledgment shall not constitute the endorsement by LLLI or an LLL entity. All LLLI acknowledgments shall be approved by the Executive Director. All sponsors’, advertisers’, or donors’ interests shall be compatible with LLLI principles and policies.
BIBLIOGRAPHY, LLL
LLL entities may establish bibliographies of books, published in print, audio or video format, or on digital media, supportive of the LLL mission, purpose and philosophy and helpful to parents. Publications will be evaluated according to guidelines that are consistent with Books and Other Published Material Policy and overall Book Evaluation Guidelines, below.
BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLISHED MATTER
New policy, based on and replaces APPENDIX 36: BOOK EVALUATION GUIDELINES: PRINCIPAL CRITERIA
Books published by LLLI and LLL entities must fully reflect LLL philosophy and are the only books recommended by LLLI. Non-LLLI/LLL publications may be recommended and sold by LLL entities along with LLLI/LLL publications, subject to the review process detailed in BOOK EVALUATION GUIDELINES [LINK]
Non LLLI/LLL Books and other published matter sold or distributed by LLL entities or placed in LLL Group libraries shall be supportive of the mission, purpose and philosophy of LLL and helpful to parents within the parameters of the criteria listed below:
● Books dealing directly with breastfeeding or related to breastfeeding and the breastfeeding relationship. ● Professional books substantially dealing with breastfeeding. ● Children’s books, if they have illustrations of breastfeeding, encourage loving family relationships, or promote family-centred activities. ● Books that include information beyond the mission, purpose and philosophy of LLL (e.g. preschool options; vaccination) may be acceptable if: ○ the author maintains an objective stance in describing a variety of perspectives, and ○ the author does not promote an idea that is inconsistent with the mission, purpose and philosophy of LLL. ● Books that primarily and specifically advocate a religion or a cause-based philosophy are not acceptable. However, a book containing accurate information on breastfeeding or other topics related to the mission, purpose and philosophy of LLL wherein the author’s personal faith or beliefs are an integral part of the presentation may be acceptable if the philosophy/belief does not overshadow the topic[s] for which the book is being evaluated. The Book Evaluation Committee may recommend that reviews of the book include a disclaimer to the effect that LLL does not endorse the personal faith or beliefs of the author. ● Books will be culturally appropriate within the guidance of LLL philosophy. ● The goal of LLL is to provide materials that aid readers in making informed decisions. Books that present a balanced and informative case for attitudes or practices aligned with LLL philosophy are appropriate. Books that persuade primarily by attacking, opposing or undermining evidence-based information should be avoided.
● A book written with the intent of provoking a strong response and motivating the reader to breastfeeding advocacy may be acceptable. It is important that the information presented is current, accurate and fair. A less than positive view towards some aspect of LLLI does not preclude a book from approval.
BOOK EVALUATION GUIDELINES
● LLL entities that approve publications for their bibliographies will establish a Book Evaluation Process including the following elements: ● Review and short written recommendation for approval by at least three Leaders within guidance of LLL philosophy. ● It is recommended that medical or technical information is reviewed by a Professional Liaison representative and medical advice taken as relevant. ● Sharing bibliography and where requested, recommendations, with other interested entities and LLLI. An entity may rely on the recommendation of another entity but is not obligated to do so. All entities preferably will undertake at least an abbreviated process to ensure suitability for their own public, both in terms of language and culture.
Opportunity for Leaders to appeal decisions approving or not approving a publication. On issues of organization-wide significance, such as International Code compliance or serious concerns about "mixing causes", an appeal may be brought to the LLLI Board of Directors.
PUBLICATIONS, LLL
All LLLI and LLL publications, whether in print or digital, shall reflect LLL philosophy. The goal of LLL is to provide materials that support families in their breastfeeding journeys and to aid readers in making informed decisions. An uplifting and empowering tone, respectful language, and emphasis on the positive present a favorable image of La Leche League.
A robust review process will aim to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. In the event that medical issues are involved, review by health professionals will be undertaken prior to publication. Publication of material in which the author’s personal beliefs are an integral part will be subject to editorial discretion that enables expression of the author’s feelings without permitting the philosophy to be intrusive or to overshadow other aspects of the material that are suitable for LLL publications.
Editorial matter, i.e., material written by the editor or anyone writing in an official LLL capacity, must avoid mixing causes, i.e. advocating issues not directly related to the LLL mission and philosophy.
See Appendix 1 – La Leche League International’s Philosophy See also Cultural Sensitivity, below
PUBLICATIONS, LLLI and LLL BOOKS
The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate regarding the publication of LLLI books. Subject to any agreements in effect with external publishers, the Executive Director may negotiate with LLL entities for the translation and/or publication of LLLI books in their entity. A contract shall be negotiated by LLLI legal counsel and the Executive Director or the ED’s nominee. Potential conflicts of interest must be reviewed by the International Code and Conflicts of Interest Committee when negotiating publishing agreements.
All LLL entities that publish original materials and/or translations will ensure that requisite permissions are in place and appropriate contractual arrangements have been made. And:
TRANSLATIONS
LLLI will endeavor to provide translations in major languages of key resources and publications. LLLI will support the work of translation and review teams set up by LLL entities.
LLL entities that engage in translations to meet the needs of the populations they serve will have procedures that, wherever possible, include:
(1) Translation by a native speaker of the target language who is sensitive to LLL mission and purpose. The translator may be a Leader who has translation experience or a professional translator.
(2) Review by at least two Leaders who are fluent in one or both languages involved.
LLLI will use the same process where possible.
All LLL entities are welcome to translate LLLI articles, to copy them and/or adapt them to suit the cultural and language needs or their audience. However, any changes must be acknowledged, and a link to the original source or sources must be included with the copied/ adapted /translated article.
Any LLL entity that wishes to translate, copy or adapt an article from another LLL entity will request permission from the entity and credit it in the publication, with a notation of any changes made. Entities may agree among themselves on the conditions under which they will allow use of each other’s articles without the need to request permission on an individual basis.
When the entity publication is an individual's personal story and/or contains photographs, express permission to re-publish must be obtained from the original publishing LLL Entity, and in the event not obtained in advance for all LLL entities from the publishing entity, also from the original author of the story and from any persons who appear in the photographs.
GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING AND WRITING POSITION STATEMENTS ON MEDICALLY-RELATED ISSUES
Position statements on breastfeeding and medically related issues by LLLI or any constituent entity will be issued only when adequate professional/medical review has been obtained. Potential medical and legal liability implications will be considered. The preference will be to refer to and rely on statements of global health organizations (such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and clinical protocols of professional organizations supportive of breastfeeding, such as the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM).
The LLLI Board Chair and the ED or designated staff person will approve LLLI position development and position statements prior to release. LLL entities that issue position statements will follow a similar procedure of consultation within LLL and approval by their governing council.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY IN PUBLICATIONS
La Leche League International (LLLI) is committed to serving everyone inclusive of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental ability, socio-economic status, political views, gender identity, sexual orientation, family structure, or other protected status. (from LLLI Policies and Standing Rules: Inclusivity Statement)
La Leche League is committed to help and learn from all Leaders, mothers, and families who seek our information and support to nourish a child with human milk. In order to reflect this commitment:
● We recognize that the language we use can make a difference to those who will seek LLL support and to those whom we reach. With this in mind, publications produced for LLLI will use a variety of terms to describe Leaders and the people whom we serve.
● What is inclusive may look different in different places. Therefore, in implementing the LLLI inclusivity statement, to welcome and include all those who want to help or be helped by LLL, LLL entities are expected to use language appropriate to their cultures.
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