Leadership | International Confederation of Midwives

1 July 2024

ICM Chief Executive Sally Pairman Steps Down After Seven Years

ICM Chief Executive Sally Pairman announces she is stepping down in February 2025.

5 June 2024

Fostering Innovations in Midwifery: India’s National Midwifery Conference Recap

A conference that aimed to elevate the standards of midwifery excellence in India, fostering innovation and collaboration for maternal and newborn care.

Association, Leadership, South-East Asia

4 June 2024

Marching Towards Improved Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Africa Though ICM’s Regional Professional Committee

The Africa RPC's nine-member team connects midwives across 20+ countries, enhancing maternal and neonatal health through collaboration and education.

Advocacy, Leadership, Model of Practice, Africa

30 April 2024

A Day in the Life of Midwife, Educator and Climate Change Researcher Burcu Avcibay Vurgeç

After graduating in midwifery and working clinically for a few years, Burcu Avcibay Vurgeç decided to pursue a career in midwifery research. She began as a research assistant, then earned a master’s degree followed by a doctorate. Over time, became the Head of the Midwifery Department at her alma mater, Cukurova University in Türkiye.

Advocacy, Education, Leadership

24 April 2024

Characteristics of Strong Midwifery Leaders: An International Appreciative Inquiry

Explore the characteristics of strong midwife leaders identified through international research, highlighting key traits essential for improved perinatal healthcare and staff empowerment.

Advocacy, Leadership

23 April 2024

Farewell to Luc de Bernis, champion of midwives and midwifery

In loving memory of Luc de Bernis, a true champion of midwifery whose passion and dedication to maternal and newborn health touched lives around the globe. His legacy will forever inspire generations of midwives.

Advocacy, Leadership

17 April 2024

Register today for ICM’s 2024 Regional Conferences

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.

Association, Education, Enabling Environment, Leadership, Model of Practice, Regulation, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe,

23 February 2024

A Milestone for Maternity Care: BB Gårda, Sweden’s First Freestanding Midwifery Unit

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.

Association, Enabling Environment, Essential Competencies, Leadership

8 February 2024

Join the ICM Webpage Launch Treasure Hunt!

To celebrate ICM's new and more accessible webpage, join us on a treasure hunt for the chance to win a 3-month subscription to the ICM E-Learning platform.

Leadership

A new mother smiles at her newborn baby, who is held in the arms of a midwife wearing a protective face mask. Colourful illustrations related to midwife care surround them, including a pinard, IUD, pregnancy test, breast pump, megaphone, birth control pills, and more.

6 February 2024

Introducing the new International Confederation of Midwives brand and website!

Discover the redesigned ICM brand and website, prioritizing inclusivity, accessibility, and global representation to empower midwives and enhance maternal and newborn healthcare worldwide.

Leadership

Guide

Mentoring Guidelines for Midwives

This Guide empowers midwives to create a nurturing environment for others to learn and be confident in their midwifery practice and to role model respectful, high-quality leadership.

Advocacy, Association, Education, Leadership

Young Midwife Leaders Programme

The Young Midwife Leaders (YML) Programme is a part-time, two-year learning and professional development experience for 15 early-career midwives and 5 executive midwives from ICM’s member associations (MAs).