Increasing Spate of Abuse of Women during Childbirth – Report States
The study, published on Wednesday in The Lancet – an influential peer-reviewed science journal – was carried out in Ghana, Guinea, Myanmar and Nigeria, and found that 42 percent of the 2,016 women observed had experienced physical or verbal abuse, stigma or discrimination during labour and childbirth. According to WHO, quality support, particularly from midwives for women in labour, can make the difference between life and death. Midwifery has been shown to reduce maternal and newborn mortality and stillbirth rates, by over 80 per cent, and reduces pre-term labour and birth by 24 per cent. Yet, more than 800 women still die every day during the process. Younger, less-educated women were found to be most vulnerable to mistreatment, in the form of stigmatization, discrimination, undergoing medical procedures without consent; the use of force in procedures; or abandonment or neglect by health workers. Some 14 percent of women experienced physical abuse in the form of being slapped, hit or punched, while others experienced non-consensual caesarean sections, and episiotiomies (surgical cuts to the vagina during childbirth) and vaginal examinations. Interviews were also conducted with 2,672 women after giving birth, which indicated similar levels of mistreatment. Researchers observed 35 cases of caesarean births conducted…
AfDB’s Index to Enhance Micro-Lending among African Women
Beyond the overarching pursuit of gender equality, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has started the active monitoring of disbursed loan to women on the…
Mainstreaming Gender Inclusion In Nigeria’s Polity
By Miracle Nwankwo The participation of women in the political life of a country is very pivotal to its development. In light of this,…
U.S. State of Georgia Fetes Zambian Public Servant with Honorary Citizenship
Press Release: 28th September, 2019 A Zambian public servant was recently made Honorary Citizen of the State of Georgia, USA – the highest form…
The Safe Delivery App: Providing Safer Birth for Mothers and New-borns Everywhere
Many women have lost their lives as a result of childbirth complications which are often as a result of lack of timely care during…
On the Marble
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to…
Bridging the Gap of Status-based Discrimination
Philanthropy in recent times can be seen in the light of a conscious act and an interventionist tool to fight discrimination of all forms.…
The Health Benefits of The Basil Leaf
Today, we live in a time when manufactured medicines and prescriptions prevail, but do they have to be the only approach to healing? Even…
Ivanka Trump in Africa to Promote Women At Work Program
Leaving behind the White House battles over border walls and tax returns, Ivanka Trump is visiting Ethiopia and Ivory Coast in pursuit of a…
Creating Safe Markets to Enhance Women’s Productivity
Most women in Zimbabwe are earning a living through trade which is conducted in places that do not have adequate safety and hygiene.Women entrepreneurs…
Women’s Hockey: All Eyes on India’s Lalremsiami
Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls and Asian women are poised to make…
Destined for STEM Greatness
By Miracle Nwankwo Stories have been told about people who died in regrets knowing they never pursued their dreams and passion in life. This…
