Hermine Hayes-Klein

Hermine Hayes-Klein is a US lawyer and the founder of Human Rights in Childbirth (HRiC). HRiC is a Hague-based international organization that connects lawyers, activists, and organizations working ar

Forced episiotomy: Kelly's story

Every patient has the right to say “no” to a doctor. Informed consent means that a doctor doesn’t get to say, “I am the expert here.” Content warning: medical violence, rape.

By Hermine Hayes-Klein

/ 10 Sep 2014