Birthrights responds to scrapping of Health Disparities White Paper
Last week, the Guardian reported the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care has scrapped the government’s long-promised White … Read more
‘I remember looking at my partner and saying, “I’m going to be a Black statistic”’
Birthrights releases report of findings from year-long inquiry into racial injustice in maternity care … Read more
Birthrights and Irwin Mitchell announce three-year partnership to promote women’s human rights in childbirth
Birthrights, the UK’s human rights in childbirth charity, and Irwin Mitchell, one of the … Read more
Human dignity after the EU referendum
In the volatile political, economic and social climate of post-referendum UK many of us … Read more
End the immigration detention of pregnant women
Stillbirth, miscarriage and acute psychosis are amongst the problems experienced by pregnant women held … Read more
Women's Institute and NCT Report Highlights Key Rights Concerns
Yesterday’s report by the National Federation of Women’s Institute and NCT highlights key rights-based … Read more
When maternity doesn't matter – new report shows how badly we are failing vulnerable pregnant women
We are failing the most vulnerable pregnant women in our society. Women who have … Read more
Victory for pregnant claimant in use of force case
Following previous posts on this issue, we are very pleased to hear that UKBA … Read more
High Court prevents use of force against pregnant immigration detainee
We are pleased to report that a legal challenge has been brought to the … Read more
Mid-Staffs shows us why human rights matter in healthcare
I am often asked why I think human rights are relevant to maternity care. … Read more