Human Rights in Childbirth is proud to announce this Champion Award to recognize the outstanding contributions from individuals who protect and defend human rights in childbirth in their daily work.
Beginning in 2019 and in each year to follow, we will recognize a midwife, physician, nurse, lawyer and an advocate who has worked tirelessly to advance and protect the full spectrum of women’s human rights in childbirth.
The champions prize was established by the Board of Human Rights in Childbirth to celebrate these passionate individuals. The champions prize is an opportunity to publicly recognize the achievements of recipients, inspire other members of our community and express gratitude and support for their work to protect human rights during the childbirth process.
The champions prize celebrates individuals who have furthered the cause of human rights in childbirth in extremely adverse conditions, and who may have faced bullying, mobbing, professional sanctions, legal persecution, criminalization and even acts of direct physical violence. The prize aims to create public awareness of inspirational leaders in human rights in childbirth and the struggles they face.
Prize categories:
- Midwife
- Physician
- Nurse
- Lawyers
- Advocates*
*includes doulas, educators, administrators, advocates, mothers and any individual or profession)
How are Champions chosen?
Champions must be nominated by their community or individuals by submitting the online nomination form. The deadline for submissions is February 15 2019 at 23:59 hrs Eastern Standard Time. Champions will be announced on International Women’s Day, March 8th.
In addition to being honored and recognized for their work, Champions will become ambassadors of Human Rights in Childbirth for one year, and in this role they will attend meetings and conferences on behalf of the organization and will be supported by our board and network in their leadership activities.
Nominate a Champion
Click here to nominate an HRiC Champion before 15 February 2019!
