We are delighted to announce the keynote speakers for VIDM 2026. Daniela Drandić and Fernanda Gonzalez Ronquillo represent the International Confederation of Midwives and will speak about the Midwives’ Data Hub. When midwives are visible in data, they have the power to lead change. Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani will discuss her work in Indonesia. Ruro…
The Association of Radical Midwives (ARM) in the U.K. is delighted to continue supporting the Virtual International Day of the Midwife. This year is particularly special for ARM as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. In 1976, a meeting between two student midwives in the U.K. discussing their mutual concerns about the increasing medicalisation of birth,…
In an era where borders should no longer limit learning, the Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM) stands as a testament to what’s possible when we prioritise accessible, global education. For 17 years, VIDM has brought together midwives, students, and birth advocates from every corner of the world for a remarkable 24-hour conference that…
