IYLC= International youth Leadership Council

Feel free to drop your questions in the chat during our conversation- we will share them with panelists during our Q&A portion towards the end of the event

If the social determinants (income, health status, or geographic area) do not truly determine a Black birthing persons mortality risk, where does the risk come from?

ARV= antiretroviral drugs used to manage HIV

SRHR= Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Also how one is treated when they access the HC system

Here’s the sullivan commission report on diversity in healthcare Dr.Long-White just referenced

https://campaignforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SullivanReport-Diversity-in-Healthcare-Workforce1.pdf

You can follow IMARA’s work here:https://www.facebook.com/IMARA.Comoros/

DC has a number of MCH programs to address these challenges. They also partner with several organizations. checkout Thrive by 5 thrivebyfive@dc.gov

How can we get more information about Martha's program

Young Women’s Empowerment Network Twitter: https://twitter.com/youngwomenempo1

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/YoungWomenEmpo1/

IMARA COMOROS https://www.facebook.com/IMARA.Comoros/

Twitter: @imara_comoros

For Dr. Vuckovic: European developed countries (Great Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, etc) tend to have midwife attended births while the US is heavily hospital focused with doctors for births. Do you think that this plays a factor in why the US is a developed country and has the most mortality rates?

or perhaps what are the major differences of the US compared to other developed countries?

I think midwives can have a very positive impact on maternal health and yes, that is one reason why the US is doing worse.

True, we need more qualified birth assistants such as doulas

Please share your questions in the chat!

are there any laws that can protect patients from experiencing bias in medical facilities? in the US/ or abroad

https://www.mamatotovillage.org Mamatoto Village is a Black woman led perinatal health service non profit organization for Black women based in NE DC east of the Anacostia River.

Just sharing the organization that Dr. Long White may be referring to 😃

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

Do you have any advice for young people who want to go into SRHR work in the future? Where are we most needed (ie. research, policy)? What work can be most effective to improve maternal mortality in DC and globally?

Yes, Mamatoto, Healthy Babies Project, Marys Center, etc

Thank you so much for this very important event, it was wonderful to hear from all of you - and thank you to the organizers and panelists for your great work!!! Unfortunately I have another meeting to go to... Be well!

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How can we work with Martha and Armel. I have several students who are interested in global MCH. How can students get involved with Advocates for Youth.

Sign up for the IYLC Lobby Days to support the Global HER Act: https://bit.ly/globalheradvocacy

this was really a great discussion,

Thank you everyone!!

Thank you!