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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.

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Event Schedule

Time Session
14:00 CEST Opening remarks
14:10 CEST Documentary Screening: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
14:15 CEST IDM Celebrations from Our Member Associations
14:30 CEST Documentary Screening:  “Navigating Birth and Conflict in the West Bank: A documentary film about the work of midwives”
14:40 CEST Spotlight stories: A firsthand account from midwives working in humanitarian settings
15:20 CEST Documentary Screening: “Midwives supporting Earthquake-Affected Communities in Morocco”
15:25 CEST Break
15:35 CEST Documentary Screening: “Empowering Lives: How midwives support Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar” 
15:50 CEST IDM Celebrations from Our Member Associations
16:00 CEST Expert Panel: Discussion on Midwives’ roles in humanitarian settings. 
17:00 CEST Live Q&A session and interactive activities with experts and midwives. 
17:20 CEST Documentary Screening: TBC
17:45 CEST Closing remarks

The full event will have simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish.

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