Universal Rights of Women and Newborns

Respectful Maternity Care Charter

The Universal Rights of Women and Newborns

WHAT
The RMC charter articulates the rights of two entities, the woman, and the newborn, within the vision and provision of a framework for ethical, high-quality respectful maternity care that supports and upholds the dignity of both.
CHARTER
This charter builds on the original Respectful Maternity Care Charter which has raised awareness and created policy change worldwide.

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Violence and mistreatment against women seeking reproductive and maternal healthcare happens across the world and in all socioeconomic levels. It’s time to demand #RespectfulCare for ALL women, EVERYWHERE. #BaaraHaqHamaara
All women have the right to a safe and positive childbirth experience. It’s that simple. #RespectfulCare #BaaraHaqHamaara
No one can force you to have any medical procedure against your will. It’s your choice, always. #KnowYourRights #DemandYourRights #BaaraHaqHamaara
Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing experiences in a woman’s life. Our right to privacy must be protected; consent must be given before medical records are shared. #BaaraHaqHamaara
#RespectfulCare must become the norm for a women’s experience during pregnancy and childbirth. #RMC4ALL #BaaraHaqHamaara
All women and newborns have the right to #respectfulcare regardless of their castes, religions or socio-economic standings #RMC4All #BaaraHaqHamaara
Providers cannot threaten women with physical or verbal violence before, during or after childbirth. Women have the right to #RespectfulCare without fear #KnowYourRights #DemandYourRights #BaaraHaqHamaara
Newborn babies feel pain, discomfort and can experience emotional distress. When separated from their families in the first hours of life, it can lead to significant and lasting negative impacts. #BaaraHaqHamaara
No matter the country, pregnancy and childbirth are momentous events with deep personal and social significance in the lives of women, families, and communities. #BaaraHaqHamaara

The well-being of women and newborns is interconnected and depends on whether women are supported throughout pregnancy and childbirth. #BaaraHaqHamaara
Woman’s relationship with maternity care providers and the maternity care system during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is vital. #BaaraHaqHamaara
Women’s experiences with caregivers can empower and comfort or inflict lasting damage and emotional trauma adding to or detracting from women’s confidence and self-esteem. #BaaraHaqHamaara
Good early care has a lasting positive impact on the health and well-being of newborns throughout their lives. #BaaraHaqHamaara
Women’s memories of their childbirth experiences and the treatment of their newborns stay with them for a lifetime, and are often shared with other women, contributing to a climate of confidence or doubt around the healthcare system. #BaaraHaqHamaara
A mother’s word is the most authoritative when it comes to the babies they carry and the way they want to birth them. Let’s relearn to trust. #RMCMatters #BaaraHaqHamaara

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#Right1: Freedom from harm and ill-treatment

Right #2: To Information & Informed Consent

Right #3: Birth Companion

Right #4: To Privacy & Confidentiality

#Right5: To be treated with dignity and respect

Right #6: To Equality & Freedom from Discrimination

Right #7: To Healthcare & Highest Attainable Level of Health

Right #8: To Autonomy & Freedom to Refuse Informal Payments

Right #9: Child's Right to be with Parent or Guardian

Right #10: Child's Right to an Identity & Nationality

Right #11: Adequate Nutrition and Clean Water

Right #12: To timely and effective Grievance Redressal

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A disrespectful childbirth experience can change a woman’s life. Raise your voice for respect and dignity. Endorse the RMC charter at https://www.c3india.org/wrai-rmc-charter #BaaraHaqHamaara #RMC4ALL

#RespectfulCare must become the norm for women’s experience during pregnancy and childbirth. Endorse the RMC Charter: Universal Rights of Women and Newborns at https://www.c3india.org/wrai-rmc-charter #BaaraHaqHamaara

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Respectful Maternity Care is an essential and universal human right. The White Ribbon Alliance India proudly presents the NEW Respectful Maternity Care Charter: Universal Rights of Women and Newborns. Raise your voice for respect and dignity of women and newborns. Endorse the charter at https://www.c3india.org/wrai-rmc-charter #BaaraHaqHamaara #RMC4ALL #KnowYourRights

We all are responsible to ensure women and newborns receive respectful and dignified care. Start by endorsing the RMC Charter: Universal Rights of Women and Newborns. Visit https://www.c3india.org/wrai-rmc-charter #BaaraHaqHamaara #DemandYourRights

<Insert name> have joined #BaaraHaqHamaara campaign with our endorsement of the RMC Charter.Raise your voice for respect and dignity of women and newborns.Endorse the charter at https://www.c3india.org/wrai-rmc-charter #RMC4ALL #RMCMatters

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The Universal Rights of Women and Newborns

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