This is a reminder that the international Normal labour and birth research conference is in Berlin this year, and the abstract submission is OPEN - but only until February 21st!
The abstract link is below
https://t.co/zmDtz3Ulq0
Bis heute sind 7 deutsche Staatsbürger in Geiselhaft der Hamas und Co. Einer von ihnen ist Rom Braslavski, der in einem neuen Video ausgemergelt und weinend um sein Leben bettelt. Ihre Schicksale sorgen in Deutschland kaum für Aufmerksamkeit. Sie werden im Stich gelassen.
If you support an unprovoked invasion of a sovereign state, be consistent: You cannot overlook Russia's evil, and then cry out when the world refuses to condemn Hamas. You cannot post Ukrainian flags, while shrugging off Hamas atrocities of 10/7. This is a united front of hostile regimes, and we would be fools to pretend otherwise.
Gali and Ziv Berman, twins, Israelis, Germans. It is their 27th birthday, somewhere in Gaza, in the hands of Hamas. We promise we will keep saying their names, keep working for their release, as long as it takes. They and all other hostages and their families need the deal. Now.
Nurses and midwives are coordinating care remotely, doing what they can, and refusing to give up on the mission. Thank you to the Guardian for bringing attention to our corner of Haiti. (2/2)
https://t.co/csSYVKsHA7
The situation is dire. The violence has reached our doorstep. But hope is not lost – now or ever. Even now, Heartline staff are working diligently to bring maternal & infant healthcare back to those who need it. (1/2)
Today, over 75 women will be denied the prenatal care they deserve as a result of unrest and ongoing injustices in #Haiti. We mourn this.
Today, dedicated Heartline midwives and staff will search for a safe, functional space to continue the fight. #maternalhealthcare
The Global G-ANC Catalyzer Meeting this week is a catalyst for change in maternal health care. We’ve been sharing insights and strategizing to set the stage for a future where every pregnant woman receives the care and support they want and deserve! #GroupANCCatalyzer2024
When Israelis mobilized as part of the war effort following the October 7 massacre, one group that plays a pivotal – if often overlooked – role in Israeli society also kicked into gear: Israeli midwives / @LindaDayan9
https://t.co/Tio0GgaT87
Das BMFSFJ hat die seit Jahrzehnten bestehenden #Baufördermittel aus dem #Haushaltsentwurf 2024 gestrichen. Für unsere gemeinnützigen #Kliniken wäre diese Streichung existenziell. Das MGW appelliert an den Bundestag, die Fördermittel für die Kliniken im Haushalt zu erhalten.
A month ago, at this hour, I had to tell my two daughters - 3.5 years old and 20 months old - that they must remain completely silent. No word, no cry.
It was 7AM, they had just woken up in a dark room with no electricity or food, and five people were shouting outside the window.
On the morning of Saturday, October 7th, at 8:30 AM, Hanna Katzir (77), the heart of Kibbutz Nir Oz, managed to send a message to her family, reassuring them that she and her husband, Rami, were safe and locked in the safe room. Tragically, Rami's lifeless body was later discovered in that same room.
Hanchuk and Ramchuk were an inseparable, loving, and caring couple. Hanna is beloved by everyone in the kibbutz. She dedicated many years to caring for children in the kindergarten and later worked in the kibbutz's clothing warehouse. Her grandchildren often joke that if they ever needed a kidney transplant, they would turn to Hanna, as she always prioritizes others' needs above her own.
Each morning, Hanna starts her day with phone calls to her sister, her children, and her grandchildren. We must ensure that Hanna can continue this routine with her family members once again. We must bring her back home. Now!
#BringThemHomeNow
Der Terrorangriff der Hamas auf #Israel ist jetzt bald vier Wochen her. Vieles ist seitdem passiert, die öffentliche Debatte aufgeheizt und verworren. Im Video deshalb einige Gedanken von Vizekanzler und Minister Robert #Habeck zur Einordnung und Differenzierung.
We agree!
Midwives must have a seat at every decision-making table that affects maternal, newborn, sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing.
Congratulations @NangaloEva!
BORN TO BE A MIDWIFE @gatesfoundation Goalkeepers event New York, UNGA week where celebrating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, is palpable & world leaders &local advocates, take stock of the work still to be done… midwife Eva Nangalo shares her story
Investing in #midwifery across the world means 2 million maternal & neonatal deaths could be avoided. Midwives, as Eva Nangalo, Ugandan midwife underscores, need to be present in parliaments where decisions are made. Politically organized they make all the difference @AnJule