Wednesday 3rd February, 1pm (GMT)

Joining the International Childbirth Initiative (ICI):An Introduction for Facilities and National OB/GYN and Midwifery Societies

This webinar will introduce participants to the International Childbirth Initiative and describe how national societies and individual health facilities can become part of the Initiative. ICI is a joint effort by FIGO and more than 20 partner organizations to apply a set of principles in a practical manner to close gaps in the provision of respectful maternity care and achieve consistent compliance with best practices in safe and respectful care. The speakers will review the 12 steps, the process for implementation at the facility level and formal recognition of sites, as well as the role of national societies in implementation. The ICI is seeking to achieve high participation on a global scale in 2021, with sites already enrolled in Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Turkey, and the United States. ICI’s partners include the International Confederation of Midwives, the International Pediatric Association, White Ribbon Alliance and International Motherbaby Childbirth Organization (IMBCO). Please join us to learn how your association or facility can participate in ICI.

Speakers: (Chair) Dr André Lalonde, Canada (Executive Committee Co-Chair, ICI) and Kathy Herschderfer, Netherlands (Executive Committee Director, ICI) plus Dr Faysal El Kak, FIGO Vice-President

Register now to join us for the live webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aarLpWpkSReU8XIoS9bQCA