Welcome to FIGO
FIGO - the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics - is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis. Currently we have member societies in 113 countries or territories.
FIGO has a vision that women of the World achieve the highest possible standards of Physical, Mental, Reproductive and Sexual Health and Wellbeing throughout their lives.
Read our full Vision and Mission Statement
Women's Health News
Funding cuts 'restricting family planning success'
Friday, 3rd July 2009Declining levels of funding are making it difficult to provide contraception to women in poor African communities, according to the United Nation's Population Fund (UNFPA).
'Medical care needed' for miscarriage sufferers
Friday, 3rd July 2009Women who have recurrent miscarriages should ensure they receive a medical check-up, it has been claimed.
'Greater care needed' over pregnancy complications
Thursday, 2nd July 2009Expectant mothers who experience complications in early pregnancy should be given greater care and supervision during their current and subsequent pregnancies, it has been claimed.
FIGO News
Professor José Aristodemo Pinotti (1934 - 2009)
Thursday, 2nd July 2009FIGO is sad to report the death of its former President Professor José Aristodemo Pinotti.
Canada’s international leaders on maternal mortality congratulate Canadian Government
Wednesday, 10th June 2009FIGO Issues Joint Statement with International Consortium for Emergency Contraception
Friday, 12th June 2009Earlier this year FIGO issued a Joint Statement with the International Consortium for Emergency Contraception (ICEC) on Mechanism of Action.
IJGO Article Information Now Available Directly Through FIGO Website!
Thursday, 21st May 2009FIGO Demands Action at Civil G8 Preparatory Meeting in Rome
Tuesday, 5th May 2009More than 200 NGOs attend preparation summit in Rome
XIX World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics
4-9th October 2009
Career Opportunities & Fellowships
From time to time, FIGO is advised of career opportunities and fellowships by other organisations that might be of interest to members of FIGO’s’ constituent societies.
Calendar
Our calendar displays upcoming events which may be of interest to visitors to the FIGO website.
Useful Links
Useful links to the websites of other allied organisations
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