Birth centre webinars, midwifery awards and more in your October ICM Update!

Welcome to the newest edition of ICM’s newsletter!

Find updates on the heroic work of midwives in Morocco, a new webinar series, global recognition for our young midwife leader, an update on ICM’s work at UNGA and a last call to purchase or watch Triennial Congress recordings.

ICM Supports MA in Morocco after Disastrous Earthquake

A severe earthquake struck western Morocco in September. Immediately after the earthquake, ICM contacted our midwifery associations in Morocco, including the Association Marocaine des Sages-Femmes (AMSF). Midwives, as always, are providing support on the ground.

Midwife Maria Benbrahim, who works at the Talt Nyacoub Birth Centre in the Marrakech Safi region in the Al Haouz mountains, didn't hesitate to offer emergency services shortly after the earthquake. Having just emerged from the rubble, in just a short time, she assisted two births, one of which involved twins, and looked after many of the injured, with courage and dedication despite her own injuries and trauma.

New Webinar Series - Midwife-Led Birthing Centres

Are you interested in learning about midwife-led birth centres (MLBCs)?

We’re excited to announce a new series of webinars presenting new research on midwife-led birth centres (MLBCs).

The 60-minute live sessions will take place Tuesdays at 12h CEST (6h New York, 13h Nairobi, 20h Sydney), starting on Tuesday, 17 October 2023.

Each session will focus on one element of the research, and will offer French and Spanish interpretation. Session recordings will be available online after the session is over.

Secure your spot – register now!

YML Ashu Martha Agbornyenty Accepts Prestigious Global GoalKeeper Award

Last week, our Young Midwife Leader Ashu Martha Agbornyenty from Cameroon was awarded the 2023 Global GoalKeeper Change Maker Award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Ashu is a registered midwife in Cameroon, as well as an author, a blogger at Marthie’s Midwifery Diary. Given Ashu’s passion and hard work, it’s not surprising that she was chosen to participate in ICM’s Young Midwife Leader Programme in the 2021-23 cohort.

Learn more about Ashu’s work

Watch Ashu’s inspiring acceptance speech

ICM featured at the Clinton Global Initiative

In September, during UNGA in New York, ICM made a commitment to work on decreasing preventable maternal and infant deaths through educating and empowering midwives and midwives' associations at the Clinton Global Initiative.

ICM’s Chief Executive Sally Pairman was present at the two-day event that showcased the importance of investing in sexual and reproductive health and rights. It was also an opportunity to feature ICM and midwives, but also to meet new, potential partners who can help strengthen the profession, especially for strengthening to help deal with the challenges of climate change.

On-Demand ICM Congress sessions; now or never!

Final call to all those who couldn’t make it to the 33rd ICM Triennial Congress in Bali! The informative and captivating On-Demand Congress sessions, recorded during our event in Bali, are available on the congress portal for your continued learning and growth until 15th of October.

Seeking Members for the Working Group on Indigenous Midwifery

ICM is seeking four Indigenous midwives to join the Working Group on Indigenous Midwifery. The purpose of the Working Group is to support ICM to implement its position statement on Indigenous and non-Indigenous midwives, and advise ICM on how to best support Indigenous women and their midwives.

More information and application form can be found in the Expression of Interest document. The last day to apply is Sunday, 29 October 2023.

Learn more