Violence at the doctor’s office
Although an everyday occurrence, gynecological and obstetric violence is seldom made public in the region.
"Three months have passed, my child has grown a bit and the physical pains have subsided, but I still feel ashamed and powerless."
Mina Smiljanić, journalist from Belgrade."As a general rule, the attitude toward women’s reproductive health is problematic."
Tanja Stupar-Trifunović, authorA large number of women are discouraged from filing complaints, after finding out that they cannot prove what happened without witnesses.
"We believe the only appropriate response would be a fundamental reorganization of the system."
Vala, Ljeposava, Montenegrin feminist collective
Branka Mrkić-Radević
Branka Mrkic-Radevic is a journalist at the Sarajevan magazine Žurnal. Previously, she has worked with several media outlets. Her documentary film Povratak (2015) won the EU Investigative Journalism Award.