The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) supports, advises and strengthens associations of midwives across the world. There are currently 108 national Midwives Associations that are members of ICM, representing 98 countries across every continent. ICM is organised into four regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe. Together these associations represent over 250,000 midwives globally. ICM is an accredited non-governmental organisation and works closely with the WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF and other organisations worldwide to achieve common goals in the care of mothers and children.