2023 Birth Justice Tribunal

The 2023 Birth Justice Tribunal is a people’s tribunal to end obstetric racism and obstetric violence.

This fall, individuals and families will come together from across the country-- in New York (10/6) and Memphis (12/1)-- to share personal stories of mistreatment and discrimination during the perinatal period, and demand systemic change.

To get involved, enter your contact information here.

If you have an experience of obstetric racism or obstetric violence that you would like to share at the tribunal you can indicate your interest here or aquí en Español.

To learn more about what obstetric racism and obstetric violence are, and possibly make a complaint to the Office for Civil Rights, visit this page on our website: https://www.elephantcircle.net/ocr

That page will also provide some examples of how discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability often show up in the perinatal period. Obstetric racism and obstetric violence are forms of discrimination.

This short write-up by If/When/How and These Waters Run Deep can help you learn about the history of people’s tribunals and some examples of tribunals related to sexual and reproductive health.