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At the closing ceremony of the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon, two midwives received the Luc de Bernis Midwifery Award, which recognised midwives providing quality care in some of the world’s most challenging settings.

Discover what happened during Day 2 of the ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon.

The first day of the 34th ICM Triennial Congress saw a powerful plenary session that explored how midwives can drive change, and a day full of workshops and skills session for the participants to learn, share, and connect.

On 15 June 2026, five leading global professional associations working across sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) will launch the Global SRMNCAH Professional Association Partnership in Lisbon, Portugal, during the 34th ICM Triennial Congress.

The ICM and UNFPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their shared work for women, newborns, families and midwives around the world.

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is pleased to announce that Alison Eddy has been elected as the new President of ICM for the 2027-2029 triennium, following the Council vote on 11 June 2026 at the ICM Council Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. Alison’s presidential tenure will begin at closing ceremony of ICM’s 34th Triennial Congress on 18 June 2026.

The plenary sessions at the ICM 2026 Congress will bring together some of the world’s leading voices in midwifery, global health, policy, research and innovation to explore the issues shaping the future of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent health.

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) maintained a powerful presence throughout the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, between 23-26 March 2026.

This year’s toolkit is designed to help you advocate, mobilise, and collect petition signatures to secure sustained investment to grow and strengthen the midwifery workforce in your community and country.

The ICM 2026 Congress Secretariat is aware that current developments in the Middle East may create uncertainty for some participants regarding travel arrangements. The Congress, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal in June 2026, is proceeding as planned, and the organising committee is closely monitoring the situation.

Through this guide, we aim to provide a reference for agreed Spanish and French terminology, supporting consistent translation and clarity across ICM publications and global communications.

The cost of attending Congress can often be a barrier, especially for midwives working in low-resource settings or in independent practice. While the ICM call for bursaries has been closed, there are a few funding options that exist, and we have provided ten practical avenues that you can explore.