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Haro on obstetrical violence

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In 2018, the High Council for Equality between Women and Men published a report on sexist acts during gynecological and obstetric follow-ups.

(illustrative photo) REUTERS/Lawrence Bryant

By: Justine Rodier

In 2014, the #Payetonuterus appeared on Twitter.

In 24 hours, more than 7,000 testimonials from women emerged.

They denounce abusive and injunctive language, brutal examinations carried out without consent, and even sexual violence.

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In 2018, the High Council for Equality between Women and Men published a report on sexist acts during gynecological and obstetric follow-ups.

It is written: “

Their magnitude attests to the fact that these are not isolated facts and calls for awareness and public action to combat them

”.

“Haro sur les violences obstétricales”, a major report by Justine Rodier.

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