Respectful maternity care is a human right of every woman and her baby to be treated with care, respect and dignity, free from harm, and to maintain absolute liberty and autonomy. Any and all disrespectful maternity care is an infringement on women’s fundamental human rights.

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Mojgan Zolfagharian

Mojgan Zolfagharian is a graduate of Bachelor of Midwifery from Iran University of Medical Sciences, obtained a Master's degree in teaching English for medical purposes, has been a board member of Parsapajoohesh Arian Cultural Institute, experience in managing a website providing information about midwifery and women's health, and experience in translating articles and studying in the field of health.

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