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Obstetric and gynaecological violence en- of activity of the European Parliament.
compasses multiple forms of harmful
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practices perpetrated during obstetric and
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gynaecological care. This form of gender-
based violence is not recognised by natio-
nal law in any EU Member State.
Since obstetric and gynaecological vio-
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The study “Obstetric and gynaecological violence in the EU” shows
that initiatives are being taken to improve healthcare professionals’
understanding of the issues at stake (e.g. through guidelines and
protocols) to raise awareness or to foster positive changes, and to
help adopt a more gender-sensitive approach.
Robert Biedroń (MEP)
Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
(FEMM)

Study: Obstetric and gynaecological violence in the EU CONTACTS

Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs
This study for the FEMM Committee
gives an overview of how obstetric and
gynaecological violence is apprehended
in the EU.
It identifies issues and challenges, looks
at the applicable legal framework, ex-
amines ongoing political and legal de-
velopments, and gathers national initia-
tives to improve understanding and prevention of this form of gender
-based violence. Finally, it provides policy recommendations.
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