ICM Young Midwife Leaders (YMLs) and YML alumni sat down with Julia Middleton of the Women Emerging podcast to talk Leadership in #Midwifery. Women Emerging Listen below 👇👂 ow.ly/nOlh50KWOgq

Lia Brigante EFNNMA Royal College of Midwives 💙 💕Sheena Byrom she/her 💕 Sue Macdonald RM RN FRCM (Hon) @MaryRossDavie Liselotte Kweekel

I’m looking forward to attending the International Confederation of Midwives TWINNING workshop in Casablanca of the first group of 6 #Midwife Associations taking part in ICM’s Twin to Win 2022-2024 pilot project. Senegal 👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏽 Mali Costa Rica 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏿 Guatemala Burundi 👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏾 Uganda 👉🏽 Watch this space!

That’s a wrap on day 1 of ICM's first-ever #TwinToWin workshop — a cross-cultural, knowledge and skills exchange with pairings of #midwives’ associations from similar contexts working together to achieve joint goals.

Meet the #midwife pairings from: - Burundi🇧🇮+ Uganda🇺🇬 - Mali🇲🇱+ Senegal 🇸🇳 - Costa Rica 🇨🇷+ 🇬🇹

International Confederation of Midwives What a great start of the Twin to Win pilot project! Just imagine: 1 room with 12 #midwives from 6 #Midwife Associations, speaking 3 languages simultaneously translated by 3 interpreters, all at the same time. There is a real inspirational buzz!

At #IMNHC2023 conference, #SRHR partners have agreed to a Global Call to Action and Commit to implementing the evidence on the positive impact of midwives International Confederation of Midwives : 🤰🏾Promote Midwife Led Care 🤰🏼 Strengthen the Midwife Workforce 🤰🏻Improve Enabling Environment for Midwives

“Young midwives deserve to be heard. We are never too young to lead, we are never too young to inspire.” —Feri Anita Wijayanti, ICM Young Midwife Leader #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali

Happening now! Twin to Win Project Leads Liselotte Kweekel & Franka Cadée are facilitating the “Twinning between midwives: an inspirational way of strengthening associations” workshop, which will explore the power of twinning relationships for midwives. #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali

How do you find your twin? Start talking! Through twinning, midwives’ associations can learn from each other, collaborate to achieve joint goals, and build long-lasting relationships. Enjoying an engaging panel discussion about twinning experiences. #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali

Participants in the ‘Twinning between midwives’ workshop are “speed twinning”! This exercise offers midwives a chance to experience the initial phase of twinning and discover shared objectives. Who will find their perfect match today? #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali

We’re learning how integrating the Exec. Midwife Leaders in the YML Programme bridges the gap between the YMLs & their associations. The EMLs expand the impact of the YML Programme, developing the association's leadership capacity as well. #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali 👉 Kintamani 3

Wait... are these YMLs arguing AGAINST youth in midwifery leadership? The YMLs are debating the motion 'Young midwives are not experienced enough for leadership.' The exercise PERFECTLY demonstrates the value of understanding opponents & target audiences in advocacy 👏 #ICM2023

ICM Partners Gates Foundation, Direct Relief, Maternity Foundation, White Ribbon Alliance, and UNFPA have renewed their commitment to investing in midwives' associations in today's 'Advocating for the investment in Midwives’ Associations' session at ICM Congress. #ICM2023 #MidwivesInBali

The outgoing President of the International Confederation of Midwives ICM Franka Cadee the floor is hers and she gives her final thanks to all. She asks us to choose courage over comfort, to reflect on a time to ‘lead’ and a time to ‘leave’ she hands over the baton to the incoming board & new President

Super proud of our Young Midwife Leader Ashu Martha Agbornyenty

Hello from Casablanca, Morocco! 🇲🇦 Exciting updates from the ICM #TwinToWin Pilot Project annual gathering! Twins unite to strengthen bonds and elevate their project. Learn more at: bit.ly/3MGPhsq

#COP28 is here 🌎 We need our global community to ensure policy makers and funders understand the critical role of midwives in addressing climate change. Share this toolkit to ensure midwives are resourced as solutions to our warming world. midwivesandclimate.webflow.io

Midwives have a critical role in addressing climate change! #COP28 See this great toolkit and spread widely❤️!

We had an amazing time in Casablanca, Morocco for the annual Twin to Win program meeting! 🇲🇦 Check out the highlights of our unforgettable experience and learn more about the project at: bit.ly/3MGPhsq #TwintoWin