Overview:
If midwives are adequately trained, available in sufficient numbers, and integrated within an interdisciplinary team, they can meet approximately 90% of the need for essential sexual/reproductive, maternal&newborn health services.

Aims and Objectives:
This evaluation aims to assess the current status of the midwifery workforce and education, and the extent to which essential sexual/reproductive, maternal & newborn health interventions are incorporated into the national midwifery curriculum for universal health coverage. Within this scope, it is intended to gather comprehensive information on sustainable development and midwifery; the development, empowerment, and educational policies of midwifery; the reflection of midwifery leadership on public health, maternal & child health policies; and care management & development led by midwives.

Method:
Midwifery faculties of universities, and professional organizations from all regions of Türkiye and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) participated in the national workshop, which was held to evaluate and transfer the findings of midwifery workforce and education evaluations at the national level. Initially, experts in the field provided briefings, followed by discussions among participants in four groups sharing ideas, examples&conducting group work.

Results:
As a result of the workshop, it was determined that there is a need to support national midwifery programs and to enhance advocacy efforts at national and regional levels to advance the regulations of midwifery education & evidence-based practices in Türkiye and across the globe. In the workshop, recommendations were developed by evaluating the main headings determined in line with the objectives; obstacles/threats & opportunities, solution suggestions, assistance, support and tools, advocacy activities, collaborations & needs for strengthening civil society organizations.

Conclusion:
In the workshop, it is recommended that three strategic priorities identified developed to strengthen and promote quality midwifery education and practices should include "training and educating all midwives according to international standards, appointing midwives as leaders who can influence key decisions regarding investment in midwifery education, and encouraging better coordination & alignment among stakeholders."