Enabling Environment

Midwives from Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean gathered in Kigali for ICM’s regional conference, focusing on building stronger associations through leadership, advocacy, and skill development.

ICM and NMAU hosted a virtual workshop to enhance advocacy skills, empowering Ugandan midwives to influence health policy, improve working conditions, and strengthen midwifery services nationwide.

The German Midwives Association shares insights on midwifery education, challenges, and support, highlighting the importance of collaboration ahead of the upcoming ICM Europe Regional Conference in Berlin.

In humanitarian and fragile settings, human rights violations are more common. ICM believes that the human rights of women, children, and midwives should be protected in all circumstances and calls for increased investment in protecting the health and safety of women and children.

As the ICM Regional Conference for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean approaches, it is time to explore and understand the midwifery landscape in this country.

There has been an important update regarding the upcoming ICM Regional Conference for Europe in Berlin, Germany. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make slight changes to both the date and venue of the event. The new conference dates are slightly later than originally planned, and will be 8-10 November 2024.

Registrations are now open for this year’s ICM Regional Conferences. Join us in Rwanda and Germany as we unite midwives and stakeholders from each region to foster a supportive and adaptable midwifery community in today’s dynamic landscape.

As the International Day of the Midwife approaches, let's reflect on its theme, 'Midwives: A Vital Climate Solution.' Neha Mankani reminds us to prioritize empowering midwives in combating climate-related challenges in maternal health.

ICM's Regional Professional Committee – Europe consists of nine dedicated midwives representing a diverse region of 53 countries.

Sweden's first freestanding midwifery unit promises to redefine the childbirth experience, offering a unique space for women to embrace the power of giving birth.

In a visit to Zambia in October, ICM collaborated with the Zambian Ministry of Health (MoH), the Midwifery Association of Zambia (MAZ), and key stakeholders to ensure the continuation of the initiative to advance midwifery-led models of care, providing effective, efficient, and desirable healthcare services.

The enabling environment for midwives supports the infrastructure, profession, and system-level integration needed for midwives to effectively practise their full scope of work; this brief identifies the necessary policies for scaling midwife-led care.