26/11/2025
To kick off the of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we are sharing ICM’s statement on understanding, naming, and addressing obstetric violence.
Every woman deserves childbirth free from mistreatment, abuse, and neglect. Obstetric violence is a serious human rights violation and a form of gender-based violence - and it must end.
Midwives, healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers all have a role to play in creating respectful, woman-centred care that upholds dignity, ensures informed consent, and protects human rights.
Resource by: International Confederation of Midwives