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When We Actually Listen to Women, Magical Things Happen

What I learned from the What Women Want Interactive Dashboard

6 min readApr 1, 2021

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When We Actually Listen to Women, Magical Things Happen

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A Cry for Cleanliness: Jacqueline Mwase

All women deserve clean water and proper sanitation when delivering a baby at a health facility. Clean water is a human right.

3 min readApr 1, 2021

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A Malawian woman makes her way through a cluttered pathway on her way to a inadequate toilet facility at a health center.

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Born Without a Trace: Senfuka Samuel

As told to Marissa Ware, as part of the Brave Voices, Bold Actions podcast

3 min readFeb 18, 2021

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Born Without a Trace: Senfuka Samuel

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Fighting to Stay Together: The forceful separation of mothers and their newborns

Why are we still separating babies from their mothers immediately after childbirth?

4 min readJan 29, 2021

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Fighting to Stay Together: The forceful separation of mothers and their newborns

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When Hospitals Become Prisons: Marie

As told to MamaBaby Haiti, as part of the Brave Voices, Bold Actions podcast

2 min readSep 23, 2020

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When Hospitals Become Prisons: Marie

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The Struggle to Access Care: Helen Abdul

As told to Tariah Adams, as part of the Brave Voices, Bold Actions podcast

4 min readSep 11, 2020

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The Struggle to Access Care: Helen Abdul

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Black Mothers Matter: Racial Bias in Childbirth — Amber Rose Isaac

This is the story of Amber Rose Isaac, a Black 26-year-old soon to be first-time mother. As told to Marissa Ware, as part of the Brave…

7 min readAug 20, 2020

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Black Mothers Matter: Racial Bias in Childbirth — Amber Rose Isaac

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Dignity and Respect During Childbirth: It’s What Women Want — Mercyline Ongachi

Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect during childbirth. But, what happens when that right is ignored?

4 min readJul 28, 2020

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Dignity and Respect During Childbirth: It’s What Women Want — Mercyline Ongachi

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Where There Are No Curtains: The Importance of Privacy During Childbirth

Everyone has the right to privacy and confidentiality during childbirth. What happens when that right is abused?

4 min readJul 28, 2020

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Where There Are No Curtains: The Importance of Privacy During Childbirth

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The Fight for Reproductive Justice: Monique Lacombe

Everyone has the right to information, informed consent, and respect for their choices and preferences during childbirth.

12 min readJul 1, 2020

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The Fight for Reproductive Justice: Monique Lacombe

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WhiteRibbonAlliance

WhiteRibbonAlliance

Inspiring and convening advocates to uphold the right of all women to be safe and healthy before, during and after pregnancy.

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