Recognizing and Preventing Obstetric Violence Research Panel Discussion

Professors from Ryerson University in Toronto, and 8 Universities in Brazil, through sponsorship by Mitacs have been studying the implementation of Brazil’s national program to prevent and eliminate obstetric violence. The 8 Universities in partnerships in Brazil are the Federal Universities of Rondônia, Amazonas, Paraíba, Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, as well as Fluminense Federal University and the University of Brasília.

Programme:

Welcome: Moderator - Margareth Zanchetta, DCSN

Knowledge Translation: Video Presentation - Hilary Hwu

Respectful Care: Preventing Obstetric Violence - Karline Wilson-Mitchell

Education for Gender-Sensitive Health Care: Oona St-Amant & Dakota Carrie

Advocacy & Protection of Women’s Civil & Human Rights: Hannah Argumedo-Stenner

Following the presentations there will be discussion and questions.

Registration Details:

Registration for the event is required. Links to this Zoom event will be provided in advance of the event date to registered participants.

Submit your question(s) in advance to the panelists or any questions you may have about the event.