International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) supports,represents and works to strengthen professional associations of midwives throughout the world. ICM is an accredited non-governmental organization representing midwives and midwifery to organizations worldwide to achieve common goals in the care of mothers and newborns. ICM works closely with the WHO, UNFPA and other UN Agencies; global professional health care organizations including the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the International Pediatric Association (IPA), the International Council of Nurses(ICN), non-governmental organizations; bilateral and civil society groups.

To strengthen Midwives' Associations and to advance the profession of midwifery globally by promoting autonomous midwives as the most appropriate caregivers for childbearing women and in keeping birth normal, in order to enhance the reproductive health of women, their newborns and their families.

ICM envisions a world where every childbearing woman has access to a midwife's care for herself and her newborn.

Championing access to quality midwifery education and service.

ICM is governed by an International Council, the decision-making body of the organization, which develops ICM’s Triennial Strategy at each Triennial Council Meeting. There are 140 ICM Member Associations in 121 Countries representing over 1 million midwives.