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B.2. OBSTETRIC PRACTICES, TABOOS


The U.N. Study explains, "In some countries, notably in Africa such as Ghana, traditional obstetric practices and food taboos can harm mother and child, but it is difficult to separate religious and cultural elements."

The organizations listed below address these and other issues on B.2. Obstetric Practices, Taboos. Click on the title of an organization to view an abstract of their work and how to contact them. Click on the news and research buttons to check and see if there is additional information on B.2. Obstetric Practices, Taboos.

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Women's NGO'S
European Women’s Lobby (EWL)
Inter-African Committee (IAC) On Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women And Children
UN NGO Committee on the Status of Women, Geneva
UN NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York
Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
WOMANKIND Worldwide

Human Rights NGO'S
Rights and Democracy–Droits et Democratie
Human Strategies for Human Rights (HSHR)
MiraMed Institute
Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (PWESCR)
UN NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Geneva
UN NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, New York

Religions & Associations
Springs Ministries, Kenya Widows & Orphans Program

Academic Institutions

Civil Society

Governments
Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

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