05/05/2026
This International Day of the Midwife, we’re proud to support the global call for One Million More Midwives.
The world is still facing a major shortage of midwives. The One Million More Midwives movement is calling for urgent investment in the midwifery workforce, recognising that more midwives means more lives protected.
This theme will also take centre stage at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon, taking place from 14–18 June 2026, where mOm will be attending alongside midwives, healthcare leaders, researchers, educators, and partners from around the world.
To every midwife: thank you for your skill, your compassion, your advocacy, and the care you give at the very beginning of life.
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