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Fragile Settings Resources

Midwives work in fragile settings – during conflicts, climate emergencies and in humanitarian settings. Read ICM commissioned documents and information on midwifery in fragile settings.

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Toolkit

Midwives and Climate: A toolkit for midwives and midwifery advocates during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP)

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).
Midwives are working in the female ward of Keraniganj Upazila Health Complex, Bangladesh. They provide essential care and support to pregnant women before, during and after childbirth. Their role involves monitoring the progress of labour, offering guidance, and facilitating a safe and positive birthing experience. Keranigonj, Bangladesh
Statement

Statement on Resourcing of Midwives and Decisive Measures to Reduce Carbon Emissions

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.
Position Statement

Health of Women and Children in Disasters 

Women and children are always disproportionately affected by humanitarian crises. ICM underscores the need to prepare midwives to work in humanitarian crises to mitigate the effects of these crises.
Position Statement

Migrant and Refugee Women and their Families 

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.
Position Statement

Role of the Midwife in Disaster/Emergency Preparedness 

Disaster and emergency preparedness by midwives is essential for the provision of SRMNH services. Midwives must be included in preparedness planning and deployed in response teams.
Position Statement

Role of the Community Health Care Worker in Maternity Care Provision

CHW's have an important role to play in some health systems; however, they are not an alternative to midwives. Governments must identify midwives as the key health care providers for maternity services and ensure appropriate education and regulation is available.
Position Statement

Women, Children and Midwives in Situations of War and Civil Unrest 

In time of war and civil unrest, human rights violations are more common. ICM condemns all acts of war and encourages members to support peace initiatives.
Statement

Statement on the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment for Midwives  

Urgent Call for Governments to Provide Personal Protective Equipment to Midwives
A midwife Hotaru Tsuchida with her pregnant patient just before birth at Aiiku Hospital in Tokyo, Japan.
Statement

Statement on Respectful Maternity Care During COVID-19

ICM is concerned that the human rights of women, babies and midwives are being violated by inappropriate protocols for the management of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.
Statement

Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination for Midwives

ICM calls on all midwives to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and safely continue to provide care for mothers and newborns.
A midwife Hotaru Tsuchida prepares to help with delivery at Aiiku Hospital in Tokyo, Japan.
Statement

Statement in Support of the WHO

The World Health Organization needs to be funded to maintain its position as a global institution that provides trustworthy information during health emergencies.
A midwife Haruka Fukuda talks to her patient during pregnancy check up at Aiiku Hospital in Tokyo, Japan.
Statement

Protecting Midwives to Sustain Care for Women, Newborns and their Families in the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the world struggles to get COVID-19 under control, our global health workforce is under increasing strain – and woman-centred, midwifery-led care is more at risk than ever.