The 29th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives was held in Durban, South Africa, from 19-23 June 2011. This global midwifery event brought together 3000 midwives from over 100 countries to advocate for the critical role of midwives in reducing maternal and newborn mortality, and to share best practices, experiences and knowledge.
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Global Health TV covered the ICM Congress held in Durban, South Africa on 19-23 June. Videos from this series include interviews with: Bridget Lynch, Theresa Shaver, Lennie Kamwendu, Joyce Thompson, Angela Sawyer, Judith Fullerton, Vincent Fauveau and Joy Lawn, as well as coverage of the Congress opening series and more...
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The first report to explore the state of midwifery practices across the globe, entitled the State of the World’s Midwifery 2011: Delivering Health, Saving Lives was launched on 20 June in Durban, South Africa. The report provides new information and data gathered from 58 countries across all regions and aims to help strengthen the practice of midwifery around the world. Access the final report and read news and press releases: State of the World's Midwifery Report: Delivering Health, Saving Lives
Bridget Lynch Opening Address at Congress Marie Goubran Award 2011 Winner ICM Save the Children Every One Midwife Award Winners: - Sadya Naeemi *
- Catherine Oluwatoyin Ojo - Catherine's story: watch the video Global partners support global midwifery standards Plenary speech by Bridget Lynch ICM Congress 2011 Launch: 3000 midwives gather Record number of Congress delegates
* for security reasons, Sadya's name has been changed
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