Sylvia Hamata

Midwife; Lawyer; Entrepreneur; Health Professions Regulatory Industry; ICM YML Alumni 2019; ICM SheDecides Champion 2020; SRHR Advocate

[UNFPA Namibia @UNFPA_Namibia]

4/ At #IDM2025, @UNFPA 🇳🇦 Rep. Erika Goldson urged gov’t, partners & donors to invest in midwives & support systems. She cited UNFPA’s Midwifery Accelerator, which drives investment in training, deployment & recognition of midwives as vital to crisis response. 💡🌍

[UNFPA Namibia @UNFPA_Namibia]

2/ Ms. Sylvia Hamata, President of #IMANA, delivered the welcoming remarks:
“We gather as a community of practitioners, policymakers, and partners, with a shared vision of building a stronger, more resilient health system for every woman, every baby, everywhere.”👩🏾‍⚕️
#IDM202

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Names of things you probably didn't know

[Lia Brigante @lia_bri]

We are currently on the search for a new Chief Executive at ICM @world_midwives .
📍The role will be based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
🗓️The deadline for applications is 9am CEST on Monday 19th August.

To apply please visit https://t.co/UzxhTyzSQv

[Sylvia Hamata @SPenelao]

@ProfLauraLundy @sharon_skehill @MaryMoloneyie @EmmetNorris Hi I would be interested to know more about the course please?

[UNFPA Namibia @UNFPA_Namibia]

🎉 Honoring the heart & soul of maternal care! Independent Midwives Association of Namibia, @MOHSSNamibia1 & @UNFPA unite in celebration of International Day of the Midwife. Saluting the dedication and compassion of midwives worldwide, shaping the journey of motherhood. #IDM2024

[UNFPA Namibia @UNFPA_Namibia]

"In Namibia, midwives play a crucial role in ensuring safe deliveries and saving lives. Over 94% of women receive antenatal care from skilled providers, and 80% of deliveries occur in facilities with certified midwives. - Erika Goldson, @UNFPA Rep at #IDM2024 commemoration.

[UNFPA Namibia @UNFPA_Namibia]

In her remarks setting the stage for the #IDM2024, Sylvia Hamata, President of #IMANA stressed this year's theme, highlights not only the role of midwives as caregivers but also as advocates for sustainable healthcare practices that protect both human health and the environment.

[SisterCanIDoUrHair @aafrobeat]

The churches have been awfully quiet about all the homophobic murders and the femicide in the country.
That’s what happens when you blame evil on a supernatural entity instead of taking accountability of how your institutions spew intolerance and violence instead of love.

[International Confederation of Midwives @world_midwives]

🌍 The wait is finally over! 🎉

Registrations are OPEN for the ICM Regional Conferences: #Midwives360!

Join us in Rwanda & Germany to unite midwives and stakeholders, to foster a supportive midwifery community.

Secure your spot now: https://t.co/aNyejuJJBn

[PMNCH @PMNCH]

📅 Join us on Feb 22, 15:00 – 16:00 CET to learn more about @WHO Online Medical Abortion Course. Hear firsthand experiences from midwives in Uganda and Nepal who have completed the training.

Register to the webinar TODAY! 👇
https://t.co/2xFqgSnWeY

[Sarah Hyde @SazEHyde]

‘We need to have serious conversations about the safety of healthcare workers and we need to consider their rights’, says @SPenelao, at the launch of @amnesty report #UnstoppableMovement #AbortionIsHealthcare

[International Confederation of Midwives @world_midwives]

🚨 At ICM, we’re committed to a world free from violence. Join us in raising awareness and taking a stand #16DaysOfActivism.
Read ICM’s statement 👉🏾 https://t.co/LRQOtcklPl

[International Confederation of Midwives @world_midwives]

👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ Midwives possess a unique blend of knowledge, empathy, and strength. They know how to guide women and gender diverse people towards a safe and empowering birth experience. They are the steadfast companions, educators, and advocates.

[Lia Brigante @lia_bri]

How exciting to see a midwife making the #BBC100women list of influential and inspirational women around the 🌎 👏 the inspiring @Nehamanks from @world_midwives ✨

@MidwivesRCM @EmaMidwives

[International Confederation of Midwives @world_midwives]

🌟 Big News!
🏆 @ashumartha3, #YML from Cameroon, received the Changemaker Award @gatesfoundation at #Goalkeepers2030 #UNGA in New York. Her inspiring work on the #SDGs is making waves worldwide.

Read and watch more 👇🏽

https://t.co/QW6T5mCzQP

[Sylvia Hamata @SPenelao]

@Mayra_K11 @harushimanaa @ICM_CE @FrankaCadee @RodantevdWaal @QorinAdnani @Nehamanks @NayigaHarriet6 @BaharehGoodarzi @ABanerjeeWHO @PhDMidwives @VIDofM @mi_niles ICM should Strengthen research, continue strengthening associations to be unapologetic about their status and what they stand for. Continue Fostering unity and collaborations with women and women advocates.

[Sylvia Hamata @SPenelao]

The advocates of #RMNCAH 👏🏾👏🏾

[Sylvia Hamata @SPenelao]

In a world full of calamities, let us find refuge in loving one another. Let us practice and show kindness, acceptance, and tolerance. Let peace prevail.

[Sylvia Hamata @SPenelao]

@FrankaCadee @world_midwives @hebammenverband @michel_schuldt @MidwivesRCM @De_KNOV @Mayra_K11 @PMNCH @MeretteKhalil @in_midwife Let’s do this.. sounds exciting