ICM President
@sandraoyarzotorres.bsky.social
Let us enter the new year with hope, unity, and the continued courage to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of women, newborns, adolescents, and our communities. The world needs midwives and midwives need to be celebrated.
#ICM #Midwives #OneMillionMoreMidwives #HappyHolidays #RespectMidwives
#ICM #Midwives #OneMillionMoreMidwives #HappyHolidays #RespectMidwives
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Let us enter the new year with hope, unity, and the continued courage to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of women, newborns, adolescents, and our communities. The world needs midwives and midwives need to be celebrated.
#ICM #Midwives #OneMillionMoreMidwives #HappyHolidays #RespectMidwives
#ICM #Midwives #OneMillionMoreMidwives #HappyHolidays #RespectMidwives
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Midwives belong at the table. Join ICM at #FIGO2025 — a global Congress bridging science & advocacy in women’s health.
Be part of the conversation.
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Be part of the conversation.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Midwives belong at the table. Join ICM at #FIGO2025 — a global Congress bridging science & advocacy in women’s health.
Be part of the conversation.
🔗 zurl.co/ITf1i
Be part of the conversation.
🔗 zurl.co/ITf1i
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📝 #ResourceTuesday
Midwives are autonomous, accountable professionals who care, support & advocate.
Our position highlights their duty to act with skill & responsibility.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/aKt0J
Midwives are autonomous, accountable professionals who care, support & advocate.
Our position highlights their duty to act with skill & responsibility.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/aKt0J
July 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
📝 #ResourceTuesday
Midwives are autonomous, accountable professionals who care, support & advocate.
Our position highlights their duty to act with skill & responsibility.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/aKt0J
Midwives are autonomous, accountable professionals who care, support & advocate.
Our position highlights their duty to act with skill & responsibility.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/aKt0J
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Great to be here at #EthiadStadium in Manchester for the @midwiferyforum.bsky.social with fabulous midwives and students - sharing resources and love!
@sheenabyrom.bsky.social
@sheenabyrom.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Great to be here at #EthiadStadium in Manchester for the @midwiferyforum.bsky.social with fabulous midwives and students - sharing resources and love!
@sheenabyrom.bsky.social
@sheenabyrom.bsky.social
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🤝 Support #Midwives2026 as a Sponsor!
Showcase your brand to thousands of global midwives and sexual and reproductive health professionals.
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#OneMillionMore
Showcase your brand to thousands of global midwives and sexual and reproductive health professionals.
Learn more: zurl.co/4bUx5
#OneMillionMore
July 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🤝 Support #Midwives2026 as a Sponsor!
Showcase your brand to thousands of global midwives and sexual and reproductive health professionals.
Learn more: zurl.co/4bUx5
#OneMillionMore
Showcase your brand to thousands of global midwives and sexual and reproductive health professionals.
Learn more: zurl.co/4bUx5
#OneMillionMore
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🚨 Yes, Dr. Kanem!
#TheRealFertilityCrisis is lack of choice, not desire.
@unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—asked people what challenges they face in creating the families they want.
See what they told us: unf.pa/rfc
#TheRealFertilityCrisis is lack of choice, not desire.
@unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—asked people what challenges they face in creating the families they want.
See what they told us: unf.pa/rfc
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🚨 Yes, Dr. Kanem!
#TheRealFertilityCrisis is lack of choice, not desire.
@unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—asked people what challenges they face in creating the families they want.
See what they told us: unf.pa/rfc
#TheRealFertilityCrisis is lack of choice, not desire.
@unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—asked people what challenges they face in creating the families they want.
See what they told us: unf.pa/rfc
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Midwife Maryan Hajji has spent 34+ years saving lives in Somalia — delivering babies in war zones and speaking out against FGM. Her story deserves recognition.
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📖 zurl.co/ujgle
Defying the Odds: Celebrating the Work and Legacy of a Somali Midwife
The story of the IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) student often reflects the profound impact of conflict and droughts on education and family life.
new-ways.org.so
June 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Midwife Maryan Hajji has spent 34+ years saving lives in Somalia — delivering babies in war zones and speaking out against FGM. Her story deserves recognition.
📖 zurl.co/ujgle
📖 zurl.co/ujgle
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#WorldBloodDonorDay
1 in 4 maternal deaths is caused by hemorrhage.
Midwives save lives, but they need blood to do it.
🩸 Safe blood is essential for mothers + newborns.
Advocate. Donate. Save lives.
1 in 4 maternal deaths is caused by hemorrhage.
Midwives save lives, but they need blood to do it.
🩸 Safe blood is essential for mothers + newborns.
Advocate. Donate. Save lives.
June 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
#WorldBloodDonorDay
1 in 4 maternal deaths is caused by hemorrhage.
Midwives save lives, but they need blood to do it.
🩸 Safe blood is essential for mothers + newborns.
Advocate. Donate. Save lives.
1 in 4 maternal deaths is caused by hemorrhage.
Midwives save lives, but they need blood to do it.
🩸 Safe blood is essential for mothers + newborns.
Advocate. Donate. Save lives.
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🎓 "Being a student midwife is an intense, wonderful, heart-breaking rollercoaster..."
Nic Ferguson reflects on student midwifery, leadership, and shaping the future through the RCM Student Midwife Forum.
📖 Read more: zurl.co/pk1ld
Nic Ferguson reflects on student midwifery, leadership, and shaping the future through the RCM Student Midwife Forum.
📖 Read more: zurl.co/pk1ld
May 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🎓 "Being a student midwife is an intense, wonderful, heart-breaking rollercoaster..."
Nic Ferguson reflects on student midwifery, leadership, and shaping the future through the RCM Student Midwife Forum.
📖 Read more: zurl.co/pk1ld
Nic Ferguson reflects on student midwifery, leadership, and shaping the future through the RCM Student Midwife Forum.
📖 Read more: zurl.co/pk1ld
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What a beautiful account from a retired midwife, now in a care home, remembering special times.
“It was such a wonderful job.” Patricia Walcott-Lee reflects on her journey from Jamaica to South London, delivering joy & babies along the way.
www.all4maternity.com/patricia-rem...
“It was such a wonderful job.” Patricia Walcott-Lee reflects on her journey from Jamaica to South London, delivering joy & babies along the way.
www.all4maternity.com/patricia-rem...
June 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
What a beautiful account from a retired midwife, now in a care home, remembering special times.
“It was such a wonderful job.” Patricia Walcott-Lee reflects on her journey from Jamaica to South London, delivering joy & babies along the way.
www.all4maternity.com/patricia-rem...
“It was such a wonderful job.” Patricia Walcott-Lee reflects on her journey from Jamaica to South London, delivering joy & babies along the way.
www.all4maternity.com/patricia-rem...
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🚨 US cuts $335M in aid to UNFPA, ending all midwife support in Sudan.
Result: Fewer trained and supported midwives where they’re needed mostand higher maternal and newborn deaths as a consequence.
“People will die,” says ex-US diplomat.
📰 zurl.co/cLT9n
Result: Fewer trained and supported midwives where they’re needed mostand higher maternal and newborn deaths as a consequence.
“People will die,” says ex-US diplomat.
📰 zurl.co/cLT9n
US Cuts to UN Midwife Projects Will Mean More Infant Deaths
US Cuts to UN Midwife Projects Will Mean More Infant Deaths - PassBlue
www.passblue.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🚨 US cuts $335M in aid to UNFPA, ending all midwife support in Sudan.
Result: Fewer trained and supported midwives where they’re needed mostand higher maternal and newborn deaths as a consequence.
“People will die,” says ex-US diplomat.
📰 zurl.co/cLT9n
Result: Fewer trained and supported midwives where they’re needed mostand higher maternal and newborn deaths as a consequence.
“People will die,” says ex-US diplomat.
📰 zurl.co/cLT9n
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📚 #ResourceTuesday
Strong midwifery legislation saves lives.
This resource outlines what’s needed to regulate midwifery practice effectively — from licensing to continuing competence.
Regulation = protection for women and newborns.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/DB4JD
Strong midwifery legislation saves lives.
This resource outlines what’s needed to regulate midwifery practice effectively — from licensing to continuing competence.
Regulation = protection for women and newborns.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/DB4JD
June 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
📚 #ResourceTuesday
Strong midwifery legislation saves lives.
This resource outlines what’s needed to regulate midwifery practice effectively — from licensing to continuing competence.
Regulation = protection for women and newborns.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/DB4JD
Strong midwifery legislation saves lives.
This resource outlines what’s needed to regulate midwifery practice effectively — from licensing to continuing competence.
Regulation = protection for women and newborns.
📄 Learn more: zurl.co/DB4JD
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🌍 Twin to Win
Join our 60-min webinar to learn how twinning empowers midwives globally!
🗓️ 16 June 2025 | 🕘 9AM
🌐 With interpretation in EN, FR, ES
🔗 Register: zurl.co/4N0lq
Join our 60-min webinar to learn how twinning empowers midwives globally!
🗓️ 16 June 2025 | 🕘 9AM
🌐 With interpretation in EN, FR, ES
🔗 Register: zurl.co/4N0lq
June 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🌍 Twin to Win
Join our 60-min webinar to learn how twinning empowers midwives globally!
🗓️ 16 June 2025 | 🕘 9AM
🌐 With interpretation in EN, FR, ES
🔗 Register: zurl.co/4N0lq
Join our 60-min webinar to learn how twinning empowers midwives globally!
🗓️ 16 June 2025 | 🕘 9AM
🌐 With interpretation in EN, FR, ES
🔗 Register: zurl.co/4N0lq
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📣 A milestone for midwifery!
Join the global launch of WHO's guidance on transitioning to midwifery models of care.
📅 18 June 2025
🌐 Two online sessions available to accommodate time zones:
🕘 Session 1:
09:00 AM CEST
🕘 Session 2:
2:00 PM CEST
🔗 zurl.co/LbGK6
Join the global launch of WHO's guidance on transitioning to midwifery models of care.
📅 18 June 2025
🌐 Two online sessions available to accommodate time zones:
🕘 Session 1:
09:00 AM CEST
🕘 Session 2:
2:00 PM CEST
🔗 zurl.co/LbGK6
June 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📣 A milestone for midwifery!
Join the global launch of WHO's guidance on transitioning to midwifery models of care.
📅 18 June 2025
🌐 Two online sessions available to accommodate time zones:
🕘 Session 1:
09:00 AM CEST
🕘 Session 2:
2:00 PM CEST
🔗 zurl.co/LbGK6
Join the global launch of WHO's guidance on transitioning to midwifery models of care.
📅 18 June 2025
🌐 Two online sessions available to accommodate time zones:
🕘 Session 1:
09:00 AM CEST
🕘 Session 2:
2:00 PM CEST
🔗 zurl.co/LbGK6
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We midwives bring our chair to the World Health Assembly to Advocate for SRMNAH needs ✅ Prepare families to protect their health during crises ✅ Pre-position lifesaving SRH supplies ✅ Ensure women, gender diverse people and newborns get the care they need #midwivesmatter @internationalmidwives.org
May 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We midwives bring our chair to the World Health Assembly to Advocate for SRMNAH needs ✅ Prepare families to protect their health during crises ✅ Pre-position lifesaving SRH supplies ✅ Ensure women, gender diverse people and newborns get the care they need #midwivesmatter @internationalmidwives.org
We midwives bring our chair to the World Health Assembly to Advocate for SRMNAH needs ✅ Prepare families to protect their health during crises ✅ Pre-position lifesaving SRH supplies ✅ Ensure women, gender diverse people and newborns get the care they need #midwivesmatter @internationalmidwives.org
May 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We midwives bring our chair to the World Health Assembly to Advocate for SRMNAH needs ✅ Prepare families to protect their health during crises ✅ Pre-position lifesaving SRH supplies ✅ Ensure women, gender diverse people and newborns get the care they need #midwivesmatter @internationalmidwives.org
So thankfull to participate at the Second SOTA meeting with @world_midwives @internationalmidwives.org @ICN-International Council of Nurses @who.int The power of interprofessional work to strengthen the leadership of midwives and nurses #midwivesmatter
May 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
So thankfull to participate at the Second SOTA meeting with @world_midwives @internationalmidwives.org @ICN-International Council of Nurses @who.int The power of interprofessional work to strengthen the leadership of midwives and nurses #midwivesmatter
Midwives are trusted and have the knowledge and skills to ensure women receive the health services they need, no matter the crisis. They need to be included and valued in every crisis response plan. #IDM2025 🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
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elpais.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Midwives are trusted and have the knowledge and skills to ensure women receive the health services they need, no matter the crisis. They need to be included and valued in every crisis response plan. #IDM2025 🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
elpais.com/mamas-papas/... @internationalmidwives.org
elpais.com/mamas-papas/... @internationalmidwives.org
Partnerships are not just about innovation or funding. They are about trust, shared power, and common vision for the future.Let's move forward together @ipaworld_org @internationalmidwives.org @coinnurses @figo_hq @thelancet.bsky.social @pmnch.bsky.social #thepowerofpartnership #ipacongress2025
May 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Partnerships are not just about innovation or funding. They are about trust, shared power, and common vision for the future.Let's move forward together @ipaworld_org @internationalmidwives.org @coinnurses @figo_hq @thelancet.bsky.social @pmnch.bsky.social #thepowerofpartnership #ipacongress2025
Very honored and grateful for the invitation to the World Pediatric Congress #ipacongress2025 junto a @parterasprofesionalesdemexico y @world_midwives "The power of partnership"❤️😊
May 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Very honored and grateful for the invitation to the World Pediatric Congress #ipacongress2025 junto a @parterasprofesionalesdemexico y @world_midwives "The power of partnership"❤️😊
Midwives have the right to: -Work without fear of violence or harm – #NotATarget. -Access the tools and resources they need. -Be included in crisis planning and decision-making. 👉 Protecting midwives’ rights ensures they can continue saving lives. 🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org #IDM2025
May 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Midwives have the right to: -Work without fear of violence or harm – #NotATarget. -Access the tools and resources they need. -Be included in crisis planning and decision-making. 👉 Protecting midwives’ rights ensures they can continue saving lives. 🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org #IDM2025
On Monday 5/5/25, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is marking International Day of the Midwife #IDM2025: Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This online gathering will spotlight the vital role midwives play
internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This online gathering will spotlight the vital role midwives play
May 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
On Monday 5/5/25, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is marking International Day of the Midwife #IDM2025: Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This online gathering will spotlight the vital role midwives play
internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This online gathering will spotlight the vital role midwives play
If Midwives are included during crisis response they : ✅ Advocate for SRMNAH needs ✅ Prepare families to protect their health during crises ✅ Pre-position lifesaving SRH supplies ✅ Ensure women, gender diverse people and newborns get the care they need #IDM2025 🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
May 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
If Midwives are included during crisis response they : ✅ Advocate for SRMNAH needs ✅ Prepare families to protect their health during crises ✅ Pre-position lifesaving SRH supplies ✅ Ensure women, gender diverse people and newborns get the care they need #IDM2025 🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org