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obstetric violence

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

South Africa

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

By Lerato Mutsila

Mothers speak out about traumatic births and gender-based violence at health facilities

Maverick Citizen

Mothers speak out about traumatic births and gender-based violence at health facilities

By Mary-Anne Gontsana

Obstetric violence must be reframed as human rights violation in Africa — former UN Special Rapporteur

South Africa

Obstetric violence must be reframed as human rights violation in Africa — former UN Special Rapporteur

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Obstetric violence and the cruel culture of collusion that devastates young doctors

South Africa

Obstetric violence and the cruel culture of collusion that devastates young doctors

By Regan Boden

High maternal mortality in Mali worsened by rife obstetric violence, social superstitions

Africa

High maternal mortality in Mali worsened by rife obstetric violence, social superstitions

By Ornella Moderan and Fatoumata Maïga

Obstetric violence against women has become a normalised phenomenon in South Africa

South Africa

Obstetric violence against women has become a normalised phenomenon in South Africa

By Jess Rucell

We must keep the scourge of obstetric violence in the spotlight – but it’s the state’s duty to tackle it

South Africa

We must keep the scourge of obstetric violence in the spotlight – but it’s the state’s duty to tackle it

By Rachelle Chadwick