Experts, Rights Groups Warn of Crisis of Obstetric Violence

AI Briefing

• – Experts and rights groups warn of a crisis of obstetric violence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, citing widespread mistreatment of women during childbirth.
• – The United Nations Population Fund has released a report detailing the issue, prompting calls for government and medical systems to implement systematic changes.
• – The crisis of obstetric violence affects the health and well-being of thousands of women in the region.