The Asia Regional Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Council

About Us

The Asia Regional Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Council is a dynamic alliance of maternal health advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Together, we champion the cause of Respectful Maternity Care to ensure dignity, equity, and quality in maternal and newborn healthcare.

Our Mission

To unite, empower, and convene RMC advocates, fostering a movement dedicated to upholding the rights of all women and newborns to be healthy and have equitable access to respectful, safe, and dignified childbirth

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What We Aim to Achieve

Centralized Resource Hub

A one-stop repository of tools, methodologies, and best practices on RMC tailored to the unique needs of the Asia-Pacific region, offering solutions adaptable to similar contexts.

Foster Ownership & Dialogue

Facilitate open dialogue among stakeholders for driving national and sub-national action to strengthen ownership and commitment to RMC initiatives

Advocate for Change

Lead the charge in addressing disrespect and abuse during childbirth while promoting initiatives that enhance respectful, high-quality reproductive, maternal, and newborn care.

Shape the Future

Identify strategic pathways for advancing RMC at both country and regional levels, ensuring sustainable and impactful progress.

Our Offerings

01. Convening Spaces

We bring together regional and global champions of Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) to spark meaningful conversations on Respectful Maternity Care. We provide a platform to share evidence, amplify advocacy efforts, and explore practical implementation strategies. Together, we align our efforts to enhance quality of care and advance Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) worldwide.

02. Knowledge Sharing Platform

Our vibrant online hub connects stakeholders and partners to exchange insights, share resources, and drive meaningful change in Quality of Care (QoC) and RMC. We offer a repository of RMC advocacy tools, program strategies, and lessons learned from across Asia-Pacific.

Our Steering Committee