To mark the 2026 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), commemorated under the theme "Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being," UNESCO brought together the perspectives of midwives and experts to offer five guiding principles for journalists reporting on women's health, well-being and the vital role of midwives.
Beyond birth: How media can tell the stories of Indigenous midwives
UNESCO, 30 July 2026, International
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