BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Day of the Midwives - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Day of the Midwives X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://idm2025.internationalmidwives.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Day of the Midwives REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Jakarta BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:WIB DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Jakarta:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Jakarta:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T004011 CREATED:20250410T084710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T150220Z UID:10000022-1746885600-1746889200@idm2025.internationalmidwives.org SUMMARY:Annual Midwives International Day Celebration (AMIDC) DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the International Day of the Midwife 2025\, Ruang Bidan Indonesia (RBI) will host its annual webinar highlighting the vital contributions of midwives to maternal and newborn health. Since 2022\, RBI has consistently commemorated this global event by promoting knowledge exchange and professional growth among midwives. \nThis year’s webinar will focus on advancing high-quality\, continuous maternity care through policy\, education\, and evaluation. \nSpeakers\nAndrew Symon (Senior Lecturer\, University of Dundee) – Developing the QMNC Framework: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Quality of Maternity Care \nLaxmi Tamang (ICM Board Member\, Southeast Asia) – Policy Development for Strengthening Midwifery Services to Improve Quality of Care \nAndari Wuri Astuti\, S.SiT.\, MPH.\, Ph.D – Ensuring Continuity of Care Through Early Education and Support \nThrough this initiative\, RBI aims to raise awareness\, promote best practices\, and empower midwives to lead in providing high-quality\, continuous care for women. \n  \nRegister now URL:https://idm2025.internationalmidwives.org/event/annual-midwives-international-day-celebration-amidc/ LOCATION:Online\, Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250505T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T004011 CREATED:20250212T134002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T194136Z UID:10000012-1746453600-1746468000@idm2025.internationalmidwives.org SUMMARY:International Day of the Midwife 2025 – Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive and inspiring 4-hour IDM event!  \nMidwives are essential first responders in humanitarian crises—providing care even in the most challenging conditions. This online event invites midwives\, experts\, and the public to explore their critical role through powerful documentaries\, live discussions\, and interactive activities.  \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nEye-opening real-life stories from midwives on the frontlines \n\n\nThought-provoking discussions with global experts \n\n\nEngaging activities to deepen your understanding \n\n\nOpportunities to connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate midwives’ impact \n\nWith flexible entry points throughout the 4-hour event\, you can join from anywhere in the world at a time that works best for you. Whether you stay for the full event or drop in for a session\, you’ll leave with new insights\, connections\, and a renewed appreciation for midwives’ dedication in times of crisis.  \nMark your calendar and stay tuned for more details about our IDM event!   URL:https://idm2025.internationalmidwives.org/event/international-day-of-the-midwife-2025-midwives-critical-in-every-crisis/ LOCATION:Online\, Online CATEGORIES:IDM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://idm2025.internationalmidwives.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WEB-THUMBNAIL-750x375-1-Tkiwd3.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="ICM":MAILTO:info@internationalmidwives.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250505T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T004011 CREATED:20250501T144359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T144359Z UID:10000032-1746442800-1746446400@idm2025.internationalmidwives.org SUMMARY:WHO Webinar – International Day of the Midwife DESCRIPTION:Each year\, WHO’s Department of Maternal\, Newborn\, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing (MCA) commemorates the International Day of the Midwife by spotlighting the vital contributions of midwives to health systems. This year\, under the global theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”\, WHO will host a webinar on May 5th\, 2025\, highlighting midwifery models of care in conflict-affected areas. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://idm2025.internationalmidwives.org/event/who-webinar-international-day-of-the-midwife/ LOCATION:Online\, Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250502T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T004011 CREATED:20250402T091743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T150554Z UID:10000021-1746198000-1746201600@idm2025.internationalmidwives.org SUMMARY:Crossroads in Global Health: International Day of the Midwife DESCRIPTION:Project HOPE invites participants to their next global health webinar. This session will commemorate this year’s International Day of the Midwife and celebrate the theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis\,” emphasizing the indispensable role midwives play in delivering life-saving care during emergencies and challenging situations. The webinar will highlight the critical contributions of midwives in global health\, featuring expert insights and discussions on their impact on maternal and newborn health worldwide. \nSpeakers\nRondi Anderson – Sr Tech Advisor RMNCH\, Project HOPE \nUche Ralph-Opara – Chief Health Officer\, Project HOPE \nStephanie Marriott Midwife – Advisor\, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) \nRida Almadhoon – Midwife\, Gaza\, Project HOPE \nLearn more URL:https://idm2025.internationalmidwives.org/event/crossroads-in-global-health-international-day-of-the-midwife/ LOCATION:Online\, Online END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR