Did you miss the announcement at the closing ceremony of the ICM Congress? It's official, the 35th ICM Triennial Congress will be held from 4-7 June 2029 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and our co-hosts will be the Emirates Nursing Association: Midwifery Society!

A new position statement on this #ResourceTuesday, highlights the Right to Birth Companionship. Birth companions provide emotional, physical and informational support that improves outcomes, reduces unnecessary interventions, and strengthens women's experiences of care. 🔗: zurl.co/Oegry

This World Hepatitis Day, we're amplifying the voices of midwives. Midwives play a vital role in preventing hepatitis through antenatal care, newborn vaccination, health education and ensuring families have access to timely testing and treatment, improving health outcomes across generations.

Women's health continues to be underfunded, understudied, and too often overlooked in clinical practice. While evidence supporting interventions such as midwifery models of care and choice of birth setting continues to grow, implementation continues to lag. Read more: zurl.co/JgKKH

After the devastating earthquakes in Morocco, midwives organise and plan their intervention for the affected communities. The Moroccan Association of Midwives worked at a caravan in the Atlas Mountains, providing SRMNA health services to the affected community. 📸 by Badr el Hardag

During the closing ceremony of the ICM Triennial Congress, we officially handed over the signatures from the One Million More Midwives campaign to the Midwifery Accelerator Coalition. The handover is not the end, we will build on this momentum to advocate for more.

On this #ResourceTuesday, explore our updated statement on Home Birth. Evidence shows that for women at low risk, planned home birth offers comparable outcomes to hospital birth, with lower rates of unnecessary intervention and higher satisfaction. 🔗: zurl.co/YV765

As the ICM 2026 Congress comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Portuguese Association of Midwives (APEO) for being exceptional co-hosts throughout this unforgettable journey.

On this #ResourceTuesday, our updated statement on Midwives and Violence Against Women and Children, provides practical guidance to support midwives in delivering compassionate, survivor-centred care, while strengthening prevention, early identification and referral pathways. 🔗: zurl.co/3o8C2

Gabriela Meléndez, midwife from Guatemala provides contraceptive counseling at the midwifery center of Corazón del Agua Association, which in addition to providing sexual and reproductive health services, is a midwifery training center. 📸 by Carla Molina

Catch up with all that happened at the ICM Triennial Congress in our newsletter. Don't miss the opportunity to download the pictures from Congress, watch the recordings from the plenary sessions, & access all the resources that were launched or updated during Council. Subscribe here: zurl.co/hcmKz

This #ResourceTuesday, we share the updated statement on Unnecessary Interventions and the Risk of Harm for Women and Newborns. Midwives support physiological birth, recognise when interventions are truly needed, & help women make informed decisions throughout their care. Access it: zurl.co/ve4kF

Midwives are often the professionals most present during labour and birth, yet many continue to face barriers to practising autonomously despite being trained, competent, and legally recognised to do so. Learn more: zurl.co/nq9BO

In Ethiopia, Dawit Tamiru is helping shape the next generation of midwives through education, mentorship, and a commitment to high-quality, respectful care. Meet Dawit: zurl.co/ncogp

This #ResourceTuesday, we are happy to share the new position statement on Establishing the Position of a National Chief Midwife. Establishing this position ensures midwives have a voice in health policy, workforce planning, and decision-making at the highest level. Discover it: zurl.co/WfpM6

We are delighted to welcome Alison Eddy as the new President of the International Confederation of Midwives. Alison brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to strengthening midwifery around the world. Read more: zurl.co/giYZZ

Join us for a landmark conversation bringing together, for the first time, the leaders of the world's five global professional associations representing midwives, obstetricians and gynaecologists, nurses, paediatricians and neonatal nurses. 📍 Auditorium II 🗓️ Monday 15 June, 17:30-19:00

On 13 June, midwives, students, educators, families, partners, and supporters from around the world will come together to march for stronger investment in midwifery, better care for women and newborns, and a future where everyone has access to a midwife's care. Read more: zurl.co/3OB1f

The guide explores the knowledge, skills, and approaches needed to support leadership in midwifery across clinical care, education, research, regulation, and advocacy. On today's #ResourceTuesday, access and download it: zurl.co/Y5aSE

Obstetric violence is often discussed as individual experiences of mistreatment during childbirth — but many harmful practices are deeply rooted in maternity care culture itself. Read more: zurl.co/lHAVT

Everyone deserves safe, respectful and high-quality care. This Pride Month, we recognise the importance of ensuring that LGBTQI+ people can access sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health services free from discrimination, stigma and assumptions.

A group of student midwives in Pakistan attends a practical class on clinical skills as part of their training. 📸by Khaula Jamil

At the ICM Triennial Congress, plenary speakers will explore the future of midwifery, sexual and reproductive health and rights, workforce investment, leadership, equity, and the challenges shaping care for women and newborns globally. Learn more about the plenaries at: zurl.co/oMTaf

Join us and @Direct Relief for an interactive session focused on hearing from midwives working in humanitarian, fragile, & climate-affected settings. Your perspective is essential to help inform the design & implementation of a new Direct Relief grant initiative & shape ICM's strategic priorities.

The #IDM2026 virtual event brought together midwives, advocates, partners, and global health leaders to explore the urgent need to invest in the midwifery workforce — and the impact that one million more midwives could have worldwide. This #ResourceTuesday, rewatch the webinar: zurl.co/8Nfsy

Your congress starts NOW. 📱 Everything you need in one app: your personalized schedule, speakers, floorplans, fellow midwives, announcements, and more. Search “ICM2026” on your app store. Download it. Explore it. Connect.

Last month, midwives, advocates, partners, and global health leaders came together to push for stronger investment in the midwifery workforce and bring the call for #OneMillionMore Midwives to the global stage. Catch up on the key moments and conversations from Women Deliver 2026: zurl.co/MaLpJ

As temperatures rise worldwide, health workers and communities need better tools to respond to extreme heat. This new heat support resource and hotline guidance offers practical ways to help people stay safe during heat events. Learn more: zurl.co/mYfBU

On #MenstrualHygieneDay, let’s continue working toward a world where menstrual health is recognised, prioritised, and supported for everyone.

684 poster presentations await you at Congress showcasing groundbreaking research and practice from midwives worldwide. From education and leadership to climate change and care models, the breadth is incredible. Register now for Congress: zurl.co/PlZHT