International Day of the Midwife 2026 – One Million More Midwives

This International Day of the Midwife, we recognise and celebrate our Ora Toa midwives — walking alongside our māmā and whānau, holding space and guiding safe, strong beginnings for our pēpi.

The 2026 theme, “One Million More Midwives,” highlights the urgent need for more midwives and stronger investment in the workforce. Investing in midwifery means better outcomes for our māmā, healthier pēpi, and stronger whānau and communities.

We encourage our community to support this global call:
✍🏽 Sign the petition: https://millionmore.org/petition/

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For more information about International Day of the Midwife, visit:
🔗 https://internationalmidwives.org/