PHR and Physicians for Human Rights Israel, in collaboration with the Global Human Rights Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School, hosted a webinar briefing on findings from two independent reports examining how the collapse of Gaza’s health system, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and persistent displacement have caused severe harm to maternal and newborn health.
The discussion also addressed reproductive autonomy, reproductive violence, and key recommendations for urgent action.
Participants:
Lama Bakri – Project Coordinator, Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Payal Shah – Director of Research, Legal and Advocacy, Physicians for Human Rights
Dr. Nahreen Ahmed – Humanitarian aid worker and Global Health Expert in Emergency Response, Health Innovation and Capacity Building in crisis and conflict zones
Moderator:
Sam Zarifi — Executive Director, Physicians for Human Rights