Humanitarian and Climate Change

This statement outlines the impact of climate change on maternal and neonatal health, emphasising midwives' role in building resilient health systems, advocating for climate-aware practices, and integrating climate change into midwifery education and policy.

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.

The rights of migrants and refugees must be protected in all countries and in all circumstances. Midwives must ensure equity in access to SRMNH services regardless of a person's refugee status.

Join us, UN agencies & human rights orgs in advocating for: ceasefire, halt to hospital attacks, health staff protection, reliable relief entry, and respect for rights in Palestine.

During the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii, midwife Jacquelyn Ingram sprang into action. With her experience and training, she led a team to help those affected. They set up a clinic, focusing on supporting breastfeeding and providing essential care. Now, Jacquelyn emphasizes the importance of recognizing midwives in emergencies.

In honour of the IDM, ICM and Human Rights Watch are launching a survey designed to delve into the intersection of midwifery and climate change.

ICM condemns escalating violence in Haiti, urges peace, protection for healthcare workers, health and education facilities. Stand with us for a peaceful, healthy future in Haiti.

Midwives are health providers, defenders of sexual and reproductive health and key players in designing resilient health systems capable of withstanding the worst impacts of a warming world. This toolkit can help advocacy efforts supporting midwifery during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP).

Investing in continuity of midwife care is key to lowering carbon emissions. This statement, signed by MAs from around the world, reiterates that midwives are critical to reducing the carbon footprint of reproductive and maternal health services.

This month, Neha brings us a blog describing her work as a first responder to the climate crisis. Rukaiya, who gave birth through our midwife-led clinic at Baba Island, shares a bowl of crab curry with me in the backyard of her home.

It has come to ICM’s attention that some Regional Professional Committees have been sending press releases and statements to regional media outlets regarding the conflict in Israel and Palestine. This … Continued

The health and lives of women and young children in Gaza and the surrounding areas are in crisis. According to data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the … Continued