Association Resources

This Guide provides a step-by-step approach to applying the Professional Framework for Midwifery to strengthen midwifery services, improve the quality of SRMNAH care, and support long-term health system improvements.

Every profession needs a structure to support it, strengthen it and guide its development, that includes all the elements required before an occupation can be considered a profession.

This guide explores the impact of twinning, shares real-life experiences, and provides practical tools to start your project. Use it for inspiration and adapt the Twinning Kit to your context.

This Policy Brief shows that when MAs have resources as well as strong organisational and technical capacity, they can be catalysts for the integration of continuity of midwife care.

There are key differences between professional associations and regulatory bodies. Read more about the key differences here.

ICM’s member associations must all meet the definition of a midwives’ association. Read the full description here.

Thinking about becoming a member? Learn more about the benefits of becoming an ICM Member Association.

ICM seeks equitable commercial partnerships aligned with values, contributing to midwifery.

These modules will assist professional associations as they develop into highly effective organisations.

This guideline helps you through the process of developing a constitution, the foundation document of any midwives’ association.