Iran has been hit hard by COVID-19. Midwives have been on the frontl ines of the response, often at great risk to their own health and safety. On the International Day of the Midwife 2020, Iran has been hit hard by COVID-19. Midwives have been on the frontlines of the response, often at great risk to their own health and safety. On the International Day of the Midwife 2020, UNFPA honours Iran's midwives, and midwives everywhere. Here are some powerful stories of courage and sacrifice, joy and heartbreak, amid one of the greatest crises of our time.. Here are some powerful stories of courage and sacrifice, joy and heartbreak, amid one of the greatest crises of our time.