Daniela Drandic
@danieladrandic.bsky.social
Head of Advocacy and Comms @world_midwives
maternity&SRHR advocacy / quality / research / policy / author
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maternity&SRHR advocacy / quality / research / policy / author
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Proud to have contributed to the advocacy group for World PPH Day and the Global Call to End PPH Deaths.
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🩸 Sunday marks the first-ever #WorldPPHDay.
A new commentary reflects on progress since the launch of the PPH Roadmap, and why urgent, coordinated action is needed to end preventable deaths from PPH—still a leading cause of maternal mortality.
🔗 bit.ly/3IMs0qm
A new commentary reflects on progress since the launch of the PPH Roadmap, and why urgent, coordinated action is needed to end preventable deaths from PPH—still a leading cause of maternal mortality.
🔗 bit.ly/3IMs0qm
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Proud to have contributed to the advocacy group for World PPH Day and the Global Call to End PPH Deaths.
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The last few weeks have been very busy, starting with a week-long planning meeting with the ICM Leadership Team, followed by meetings at European Parliament and ending with a guest talk at the European Midwives Association AGM in Latvia.
October 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The last few weeks have been very busy, starting with a week-long planning meeting with the ICM Leadership Team, followed by meetings at European Parliament and ending with a guest talk at the European Midwives Association AGM in Latvia.
So proud of these young Croatian midwives! #YouthDay2025
This #InternationalYouthDay, we’re spotlighting Klaudia and Melani—two midwifery students who launched a peer-led CSE project to bring age-appropriate, rights-based education directly into classrooms.
This is what youth-led change looks like.
Read the full article: zurl.co/kCUpU
This is what youth-led change looks like.
Read the full article: zurl.co/kCUpU
August 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
So proud of these young Croatian midwives! #YouthDay2025
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A big thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract!
We have received almost 2.800 abstracts for the ICM Triennial Congress 2026. Your insights, and commitment to advancing midwifery will make for an incredibly inspiring event.
Stay tuned for all the updates.
#Midwives2026 #OneMillionMore
We have received almost 2.800 abstracts for the ICM Triennial Congress 2026. Your insights, and commitment to advancing midwifery will make for an incredibly inspiring event.
Stay tuned for all the updates.
#Midwives2026 #OneMillionMore
July 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A big thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract!
We have received almost 2.800 abstracts for the ICM Triennial Congress 2026. Your insights, and commitment to advancing midwifery will make for an incredibly inspiring event.
Stay tuned for all the updates.
#Midwives2026 #OneMillionMore
We have received almost 2.800 abstracts for the ICM Triennial Congress 2026. Your insights, and commitment to advancing midwifery will make for an incredibly inspiring event.
Stay tuned for all the updates.
#Midwives2026 #OneMillionMore
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Thirty years but three hundred, and three hundred more, would not be enough to wash away the shame of executing children.
The Srebrenica Genocide is the apex horror of a broader genocide of the Bosniak people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Remember — and educate. Today, tomorrow.
The Srebrenica Genocide is the apex horror of a broader genocide of the Bosniak people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Remember — and educate. Today, tomorrow.
July 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Thirty years but three hundred, and three hundred more, would not be enough to wash away the shame of executing children.
The Srebrenica Genocide is the apex horror of a broader genocide of the Bosniak people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Remember — and educate. Today, tomorrow.
The Srebrenica Genocide is the apex horror of a broader genocide of the Bosniak people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Remember — and educate. Today, tomorrow.
Must-read research out from @reprorightseur.bsky.social. More info below:
New legal research shows outdated laws are blocking midwives from delivering quality care. Midwifery must be recognized and empowered—because rights-based, respectful maternal care starts with midwives.
🔗 Read more: zurl.co/M7XvT
🔗 Read more: zurl.co/M7XvT
New Research: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Are Undermining Midwifery Models of Care | Center for Reproductive Rights
Research brief explores how laws and regulations block access to quality and respectful maternal health care. Research brief explores how laws and regulations block access to quality and respectful maternal health care.
reproductiverights.org
July 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Must-read research out from @reprorightseur.bsky.social. More info below:
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Birth centres are safe and should be integral part of maternity service provision. Please support this petition to maintain place of birth options for women in south London www.change.org/p/protect-ou... @internationalmidwives.org
Sign the Petition
Protect our Birth Choices - Save the Carmen Birth Centre, St George’s University Hospitals
www.change.org
June 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Birth centres are safe and should be integral part of maternity service provision. Please support this petition to maintain place of birth options for women in south London www.change.org/p/protect-ou... @internationalmidwives.org
I missed his article from last year, which is quoted here. Really resonated this morning:
"These problems are far bigger than a single industry... If your staff can’t get affordable housing, or a GP appointment when they need one,
"These problems are far bigger than a single industry... If your staff can’t get affordable housing, or a GP appointment when they need one,
May 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I missed his article from last year, which is quoted here. Really resonated this morning:
"These problems are far bigger than a single industry... If your staff can’t get affordable housing, or a GP appointment when they need one,
"These problems are far bigger than a single industry... If your staff can’t get affordable housing, or a GP appointment when they need one,
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For International Midwives’ Day, the crucial role of #midwives – particularly in humanitarian crises – needs recognition, and their voices need to be included in planning and policies.
Inside View - @danieladrandic.bsky.social & Ana Gutierrez
@internationalmidwives.org
@newsnmc.bsky.social
Inside View - @danieladrandic.bsky.social & Ana Gutierrez
@internationalmidwives.org
@newsnmc.bsky.social
Midwives: The Missing Link In Crisis Response - Health Policy Watch
On International Midwives' Day (5 May), the crucial role of midwives – particularly in humanitarian crises - needs recognition, and their voices need to be
healthpolicy-watch.news
May 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
For International Midwives’ Day, the crucial role of #midwives – particularly in humanitarian crises – needs recognition, and their voices need to be included in planning and policies.
Inside View - @danieladrandic.bsky.social & Ana Gutierrez
@internationalmidwives.org
@newsnmc.bsky.social
Inside View - @danieladrandic.bsky.social & Ana Gutierrez
@internationalmidwives.org
@newsnmc.bsky.social
Live-tweeting (skeeting!) the @internationalmidwives.org event here, our first #LiveSkeet on BSky, follow along!
We'll be #LiveSkeeting our #IDM2025 event here! Follow us here, and join our event, register now!
internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Live-tweeting (skeeting!) the @internationalmidwives.org event here, our first #LiveSkeet on BSky, follow along!
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🎙️ Happening today!
Join us for the webinar on International Day of the Midwife:
💡 “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
🕚 16:00–17:00 CET
📍 Learn how midwives deliver life-saving care in conflict-affected settings.
🔗 bit.ly/3ENO4Pm
#IDM2025 #HealthForAll #SRHR
Join us for the webinar on International Day of the Midwife:
💡 “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
🕚 16:00–17:00 CET
📍 Learn how midwives deliver life-saving care in conflict-affected settings.
🔗 bit.ly/3ENO4Pm
#IDM2025 #HealthForAll #SRHR
May 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
🎙️ Happening today!
Join us for the webinar on International Day of the Midwife:
💡 “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
🕚 16:00–17:00 CET
📍 Learn how midwives deliver life-saving care in conflict-affected settings.
🔗 bit.ly/3ENO4Pm
#IDM2025 #HealthForAll #SRHR
Join us for the webinar on International Day of the Midwife:
💡 “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”
🕚 16:00–17:00 CET
📍 Learn how midwives deliver life-saving care in conflict-affected settings.
🔗 bit.ly/3ENO4Pm
#IDM2025 #HealthForAll #SRHR
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🎥 Watch Anna af Ugglas, ICM Chief Executive, wish a heartfelt #IDM2025 to midwives worldwide, honouring their care in every crisis.
💜 Happy International Day of the Midwife!
💜 Happy International Day of the Midwife!
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
🎥 Watch Anna af Ugglas, ICM Chief Executive, wish a heartfelt #IDM2025 to midwives worldwide, honouring their care in every crisis.
💜 Happy International Day of the Midwife!
💜 Happy International Day of the Midwife!
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When #midwives are included in crisis planning, they can:
✅ Advocate for #SRMNAH needs
✅ Prepare families for emergencies
✅ Pre-position lifesaving supplies
✅ Ensure essential care for women, newborns and gender diverse people
🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
#IDM2025
✅ Advocate for #SRMNAH needs
✅ Prepare families for emergencies
✅ Pre-position lifesaving supplies
✅ Ensure essential care for women, newborns and gender diverse people
🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
#IDM2025
May 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
When #midwives are included in crisis planning, they can:
✅ Advocate for #SRMNAH needs
✅ Prepare families for emergencies
✅ Pre-position lifesaving supplies
✅ Ensure essential care for women, newborns and gender diverse people
🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
#IDM2025
✅ Advocate for #SRMNAH needs
✅ Prepare families for emergencies
✅ Pre-position lifesaving supplies
✅ Ensure essential care for women, newborns and gender diverse people
🔗 idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
#IDM2025
To all my colleagues at @internationalmidwives.org and the amazing midwives I've got to know through the years of beign "midwife adjacent" - happy #IDM2025.
When there is a crisis "look for the helpers". This year's theme reminds us of who those helpers are, and that we should support them.
When there is a crisis "look for the helpers". This year's theme reminds us of who those helpers are, and that we should support them.
Happy #IDM2025!
Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.
In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.
Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm
Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.
In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.
Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
To all my colleagues at @internationalmidwives.org and the amazing midwives I've got to know through the years of beign "midwife adjacent" - happy #IDM2025.
When there is a crisis "look for the helpers". This year's theme reminds us of who those helpers are, and that we should support them.
When there is a crisis "look for the helpers". This year's theme reminds us of who those helpers are, and that we should support them.
On International Day of the Midwife #IDM2025 Learn how midwives contribute to building resilient, sustainable health
systems in times of crisis with @internationalmidwives.org
Register today 👉🏼 bit.ly/4idCgDx
systems in times of crisis with @internationalmidwives.org
Register today 👉🏼 bit.ly/4idCgDx
May 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
On International Day of the Midwife #IDM2025 Learn how midwives contribute to building resilient, sustainable health
systems in times of crisis with @internationalmidwives.org
Register today 👉🏼 bit.ly/4idCgDx
systems in times of crisis with @internationalmidwives.org
Register today 👉🏼 bit.ly/4idCgDx
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🎉 A landmark moment for reproductive rights in #Denmark! Recent legal reforms to the #abortion law will further expands access to this care by:
✅ Allowing abortion on request to 18 weeks
✅ Removing parental consent requirements for 15–17-year-olds
✅ Allowing abortion on request to 18 weeks
✅ Removing parental consent requirements for 15–17-year-olds
24. april 2025 markerer en historisk sejr for danske kvinders ret til at bestemme over egen krop.
Mens abortrettigheder trækkes tilbage verden over, går danske politikere foran og styrker #friabort i Danmark.
Mens abortrettigheder trækkes tilbage verden over, går danske politikere foran og styrker #friabort i Danmark.
May 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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In crises, breastfeeding provides newborns with safe, clean, and reliable nutrition—essential for growth and survival.
Including midwives in crisis response plans protects mothers and babies.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/irHOM
Including midwives in crisis response plans protects mothers and babies.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/irHOM
April 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
In crises, breastfeeding provides newborns with safe, clean, and reliable nutrition—essential for growth and survival.
Including midwives in crisis response plans protects mothers and babies.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/irHOM
Including midwives in crisis response plans protects mothers and babies.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/irHOM
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Midwives are trusted and have the knowledge and skills to ensure women receive the health services they need, no matter the crisis.
They need to be included and valued in every crisis response plan.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/7VcPY\
They need to be included and valued in every crisis response plan.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/7VcPY\
April 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Midwives are trusted and have the knowledge and skills to ensure women receive the health services they need, no matter the crisis.
They need to be included and valued in every crisis response plan.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/7VcPY\
They need to be included and valued in every crisis response plan.
Join us on May 5th for our #IDM2025 virtual event.
🔗 zurl.co/7VcPY\
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A new @who.int guideline on preventing adolescent pregnancies calls for:
✅Barrier-free access to #contraception, incl. emergency contraception
✅Improved access to sexual & reproductive health services & info for youth
Preventing early pregnancies protects girls' health & power to shape their future.
✅Barrier-free access to #contraception, incl. emergency contraception
✅Improved access to sexual & reproductive health services & info for youth
Preventing early pregnancies protects girls' health & power to shape their future.
WHO releases new guideline to prevent adolescent pregnancies and improve girls’ health
In a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15–19-year-old girls, the World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its s...
www.who.int
April 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A new @who.int guideline on preventing adolescent pregnancies calls for:
✅Barrier-free access to #contraception, incl. emergency contraception
✅Improved access to sexual & reproductive health services & info for youth
Preventing early pregnancies protects girls' health & power to shape their future.
✅Barrier-free access to #contraception, incl. emergency contraception
✅Improved access to sexual & reproductive health services & info for youth
Preventing early pregnancies protects girls' health & power to shape their future.
I didn't know the late pope did so much work on climate - but I'm not surprised. It's about Leading with a capital "L", not to perfection (that's impossible) but to take steps forward, even when it's hard.
One of the most interesting articles I've read in a long while.
One of the most interesting articles I've read in a long while.
It was a tremendous honour - and an out-of-body-experience that enraged many conservatives - to be invited to the Vatican to help launch the ecological encyclical, Laudato si'.
I wrote about being a secular Jewish feminist at the Vatican here: www.newyorker.com/news/news-de...
I wrote about being a secular Jewish feminist at the Vatican here: www.newyorker.com/news/news-de...
A Radical Vatican?
By asserting, in his recently published encyclical, that nature has a value in and of itself, Pope Francis is overturning centuries of theological interpretation.
www.newyorker.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I didn't know the late pope did so much work on climate - but I'm not surprised. It's about Leading with a capital "L", not to perfection (that's impossible) but to take steps forward, even when it's hard.
One of the most interesting articles I've read in a long while.
One of the most interesting articles I've read in a long while.
Reposted by Daniela Drandic
We lost the only true moral leader on the world stage.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
April 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We lost the only true moral leader on the world stage.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
Reposted by Daniela Drandic
Banning #LGBTIQ+ gatherings and denying transgender citizens their right to self-determine is an unprecedented attack on the EU's most fundamental civil freedoms and rights. Equality for all is the bedrock of democracy. We urge @ec.europa.eu to act swiftly in defence of #Hungary's #LGBTQ+ community.
We described the change as a means of “legislating fear” in the EU country. “These laws represent a significant escalation in the government’s efforts to suppress dissent, weaken human rights protection and consolidate its grip on power." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings
Amendment also enshrines recognition of only two sexes, providing basis for denying gender identities
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Banning #LGBTIQ+ gatherings and denying transgender citizens their right to self-determine is an unprecedented attack on the EU's most fundamental civil freedoms and rights. Equality for all is the bedrock of democracy. We urge @ec.europa.eu to act swiftly in defence of #Hungary's #LGBTQ+ community.
Reposted by Daniela Drandic
Today’s #ResourceTuesday: the Essential Competencies – Assessment Guide!
Support midwife educators in designing effective, competency-based evaluations aligned with ICM standards.
📥 Download now! zurl.co/zTK0v
Support midwife educators in designing effective, competency-based evaluations aligned with ICM standards.
📥 Download now! zurl.co/zTK0v
April 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today’s #ResourceTuesday: the Essential Competencies – Assessment Guide!
Support midwife educators in designing effective, competency-based evaluations aligned with ICM standards.
📥 Download now! zurl.co/zTK0v
Support midwife educators in designing effective, competency-based evaluations aligned with ICM standards.
📥 Download now! zurl.co/zTK0v
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Too many women & newborns die from preventable causes. We need to
invest in midwives to:
✅Prevent 60% of maternal & newborn deaths
💰Save money: every $1 invested returns 16x
Expand safe and holistic care
The Midwifery Accelerator charts the path forward:
invest in midwives to:
✅Prevent 60% of maternal & newborn deaths
💰Save money: every $1 invested returns 16x
Expand safe and holistic care
The Midwifery Accelerator charts the path forward:
The Midwifery Accelerator: expanding health care for women and newborns
Investing in midwives is a cost-effective and sustainable strategy to improve maternal and newborn health and well-being and reduce mortality. There is ample evidence to show that care provided by midwives is women centric, significantly
www.unfpa.org
April 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Too many women & newborns die from preventable causes. We need to
invest in midwives to:
✅Prevent 60% of maternal & newborn deaths
💰Save money: every $1 invested returns 16x
Expand safe and holistic care
The Midwifery Accelerator charts the path forward:
invest in midwives to:
✅Prevent 60% of maternal & newborn deaths
💰Save money: every $1 invested returns 16x
Expand safe and holistic care
The Midwifery Accelerator charts the path forward: