Current courses and events
Online training on the 12th December 10.30AM-1PM
“Human Rights in Maternity Care: helping others navigate the system”
An introduction to human rights and how doulas, birth workers and others in the space can use the law to advocate for safer care
Join Birthrights for an introduction to human rights law and how it can be used as a tool to advocate for safer care and empower women and birthing people to advocate for safe, respectful care. Our session “Human Rights in Maternity Care: helping others navigate the system” will provide an introduction to human rights law and principles and why they matter in pregnancy and childbirth.
£35 per ticket
CANCELLED Online training on the 14th December 10.30AM-1PM
“Human Rights in Maternity Care: an introduction for healthcare professionals”
An introduction to human rights and how healthcare professionals can use the law to provide safe care.
Please note that we have unfortunately had to cancel the training session scheduled for the 14th December – please contact our training team at training@birthrights.org.uk if you have any questions.
Need advice about human rights in maternity care?
Knowing your rights and the law in pregnancy and childbirth is essential. If you are pregnant or recently given birth or supporting someone who is pregnant and need advice on any aspect of your or their care, please contact our advice team.
Our free factsheets are packed with latest information on human rights in maternity care including where they come from in law, and how they are backed up in guidance.
Are you a healthcare professional who works with pregnant women and birthing people?
Our training equips doctors, midwives and other birth workers with knowledge of the law and human rights principles, an understanding of how to apply it in practice, and the ability to communicate effectively with women and birthing people in a way that upholds their human rights. We offer a 10% discount to multidisciplinary teams.