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International Day of the Midwife 2025 – Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis
5 May 2025 @ 14:00 CEST
Online
English, French, Spanish
Hosted By:
ICM
Join us for an immersive and inspiring 4-hour IDM event!
Overview
This virtual event brings together midwives, experts, and the public for an engaging and interactive exploration of midwives’ indispensable role in humanitarian settings. Through documentaries, live discussions, and interactive activities, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges midwives face and the lifesaving care they provide during crises. The event is designed to foster learning, collaboration, and dialogue while celebrating midwives’ contributions.
With flexible entry points, you can join at a time that suits you best—whether you stay for the full event or drop in for a session, you’ll leave with new insights, connections, and a deeper appreciation for midwives’ dedication in times of crisis.
Event Schedule
| Time | Session | Moderator and Speakers |
| 14:00 CEST | Opening remarks | Anna af Ugglas |
| 14:10 CEST | Documentary screening: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis” | Kate Stringer |
| 14:15 CEST | IDM celebrations from our member associations | Kate Stringer |
| 14:30 CEST | Documentary screening: “Navigating Birth and Conflict in the West Bank: A documentary film about the work of midwives” | Stephanie Marriott |
| 14:40 CEST | Spotlight stories: A firsthand account from midwives working in humanitarian settings | Stephanie Marriott, Roksana Parvin, Nina Söder, Bivir Claude Binyuy, Lisa Peberdy, Jeanna Deswert, Ximena Rojas |
| 15:20 CEST | Documentary screening: “Midwives supporting Earthquake-Affected Communities in Morocco” | Stephanie Marriott |
| 15:25 CEST | Break | |
| 15:35 CEST | Documentary screening: “Empowering Lives: How midwives support Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar” | Stephanie Marriott |
| 15:50 CEST | IDM celebrations from our member associations | Kate Stringer |
| 16:00 CEST | Expert panel: Discussion on Midwives’ roles in humanitarian settings | Anna af Ugglas, Pascale Allotey, Fouzia Shafique, Faye Callaghan, Tomoko Fukuda, Nihal Nassereddin, Majda Aqazouz |
| 17:10 CEST | Live Q&A session and interactive activities with experts and midwives | Stephanie Marriott, Kate Stringer, Neha Mankani |
| 17:30 CEST | Documentary screening: “Making of Mothers Midwives on the Frontlines”. Produced in Canada by Loaded Pictures and Lightbulb Productions | Kate Stringer |
| 17:50 CEST | Closing remarks | Sandra Oyarzo Torres |
The full event will have simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish.