obstetric violence
Coverage of obstetric violence in the Nexus archive.
- Doctor charged with 'spreading false news' in Egypt after highlighting obstetric violence in hospitals
An Egyptian doctor, Omnia Swedan, was arrested and charged with spreading false news and misusing social media after sharing posts about alleged obstetric violence at El Shatby Hospital. She was released on bail following her appearance before the Alexandria Public Prosecution. The posts detailed incidents including physical and verbal abuse of women during childbirth.
- Former Egyptian doctor arrested after alleging abuses at hospital is released on bail, lawyer says
A former Egyptian doctor, Omnia Swaydan, was arrested after sharing social media allegations of obstetric violence at a university hospital in Alexandria and later released on bail. Authorities charged her with spreading false news and misusing social media, while human rights groups and Alexandria University investigated the claims.
- Former Egyptian doctor detained over hospital abuse allegations, released on bail
A former Egyptian doctor was detained and released on bail following allegations of hospital abuse. The doctor was arrested after sharing information about obstetric violence and mistreatment at a university hospital in Alexandria.
- Data reveals alarming obstetric violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec
Researchers in Quebec have analyzed data on obstetric and gynecological violence against Indigenous women from 1956 to 2023, revealing systemic violations of their bodily autonomy in the healthcare system. The findings highlight alarming patterns of mistreatment and historical injustices faced by Indigenous women in Quebec.