ICM is the global voice of midwives

We work with midwives and midwives’ associations globally to ensure that women and gender diverse people have access to a midwife’s care before, during and after childbirth. We advocate for midwives to practise the full scope of our profession, providing education, sexual and reproductive health services and newborn care.

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We provide

support and assistance

leadership development

resources

professional development

to more than 100 midwives’ associations globally.

Recent News

13 May 2025

Meet the Midwives: What It Means to Be Critical in Every Crisis 

Each year, International Day of the Midwife (IDM) offers the global community an opportunity to reflect on the essential contributions midwives make. This year’s theme, Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis, highlights their vital role when disasters, conflicts and displacement disrupt lives. As health systems break down, midwives often become the only health providers communities can access, safeguarding sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent health (SRMNAH). They offer lifesaving services while upholding dignity and protecting rights in the most challenging circumstances. 

Humanitarian and Climate Change
9 May 2025

Secure your spot at FIGO Cape Town 2025

Join over 8,000 global delegates at FIGO Cape Town 2025 to advance women’s health through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy.

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9 May 2025

Student Midwife Voices: Reflections from the RCM Student Midwife Forum 

Nic Ferguson reflects on how student midwife leadership, advocacy, and RCM engagement shape a more inclusive, empowered midwifery future.

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Upcoming Events

28 May 2025 @ 15:00 CEST
Online

PUSH for Women’s Health

Building on the momentum of the widely celebrated #IDM2025 and in honor of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health (28 May 2025), PUSH Campaign is bringing together allies and partners for a virtual event to highlight the critical role that midwives play in women’s health.
16 June 2025 @ 15:00 CEST
Online
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Twin to Win: Empowering midwives through shared experience

Join us for this dynamic 60-minute webinar to explore how twinning can transform midwifery practice — locally and globally. In this session, you’ll hear from midwives who have participated in twinning partnerships and discover how these connections have strengthened their practice, advanced leadership, and contributed to lasting improvements in SRMNCAH care.
14 Jun 2026 — 18 Jun 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
English, French, Spanish

34th ICM Triennial Congress

The 34th ICM Triennial Congress will take place from 14–18 June 2026 in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal, co-hosted by the Associação Portuguesa Dos Enfermeiros Obstetras (APEO). Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, cultural attractions, and bustling nightlife, Lisbon is the perfect backdrop for this global gathering of midwives. 
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Midwives are Stronger Together

ICM members get access to education, networking and support to help grow our profession.

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Resources

ICM prepares and regularly updates tools and standards for midwives. Read our resources on topics related to midwifery, maternal, newborn, sexual and reproductive health.

A midwife uses a laptop in the clinic.
Toolkit/Tool, Website

E-Learning Modules

The ICM eLearning platform, available to all midwives who are members of an ICM member association, hosts a set of interactive, online resources and eLearning modules for midwives, associations, educators, and regulatory authorities.
Guide

Guide for Midwifery Leadership

This guide sets out what form midwifery leadership should take in every country to support the development of a safe, high quality maternity care system.
Core Document

Global Standards for Midwifery Education

The ICM Standards for Midwifery Education are an essential pillar of ICM’s efforts to strengthen midwifery worldwide by promoting high quality education programmes that prepare midwives who meet the ICM definition of a midwife.
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