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 it has member societies in 124 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.

FIGO works with the United Nations Population Fund, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gynuity Health Projects and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, among many other organisations. 

Read FIGO in brief for a quick overview.

Visit the Members section to find out more about how to join us.

 

 

Top women's health news

Subclinical hypothyroidism 'increases risk of severe preeclampsia'

Friday, 27th January 2012

A safe motherhood study has found an association between subclinical hypothyroidism and an increased risk of developing severe preeclampsia.

High prenatal testosterone levels 'increase risk of language delay in males'

Friday, 27th January 2012

Maternal and newborn health research has shown male babies are at a higher risk of experiencing language delay if they are exposed to high levels of testosterone while in the womb.

A team led by Professor Andrew Whitehouse of the University of Western Australia studied 767 infants.

Menopause genes identified

Wednesday, 25th January 2012

Women's health research has identified 13 new regions of the genome associated with the onset of menopause.

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FIGO news

Abstract Submission and ‘Early Registration’ fee deadline dates extended for FIGO 2012 World Congress

Thursday, 19th January 2012

The Congress’s  (7-12 October 2012) Abstract Submission deadline for free communication sessions (oral and poster presentations) has been extended to 15 February 2012.

Application process now open: FIGO/Olympus training courses in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Tuesday, 17th January 2012

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of women worldwide. As part of this commitment, the FIGO Committee for Capacity Building in Education and Training, with the support of Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe, is now able to offer training to doctors in minimally invasive surgery techniques through the establishment of a regional training centre in Sudan.

Call for online footage from Century Films: Global documentary about childbirth - 'Welcome to the World'

Monday, 16th January 2012

‘WELCOME TO THE WORLD is a groundbreaking global documentary project exploring childbirth and infant mortality around the world. Telling the personal stories of women giving birth in the UK, USA, Sierra Leone and Cambodia, the film celebrates the most universal human experience while asking important questions about the lottery of birth and the fact that a child's chances in life are determined by where in the world they are born.

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FIGO Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative

Strengthening ASRH interventions.

FIGO Fistula Initiative

Ensuring high quality clinical training for the care of women with obstetric fistula

FIGO LOGIC Initiative in Maternal and Newborn Health

Improving the lives and health of women and newborns in the world's most underserved regions.

FIGO Misoprostol for PPH in Low Resource Settings Initiative

Advocating for and disseminating evidence-based information on misoprostol for post-partum haemorrhage for providers and clinical policy makers.

FIGO Prevention of Unsafe Abortion Initiative

Helping to implement key strategies towards the prevention of unsafe abortion.

FIGO Saving Mothers and Newborns Initiative

Reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.

Cervical Cancer Sub-Committee

View its latest publications: Global Guidance for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control

Members: How to use your www.figo.org webpage

FIGO members can benefit from having their own exclusive webpage on www.figo.org

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World Congress 2012

 

Visit www.figo2012.org

Watch our film

View excerpts from 'The Cutting Tradition', a FIGO/Safehands collaboration. Shot in five countries - Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia and the UK - and narrated by actress Meryl Streep, it highlights the complex social, religious, cultural and economic issues that underpin the ongoing practice of FGM.

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO)

View the latest free downloads and articles from FIGO's official publication and visit its website.

Career opportunities, fellowships and training courses

View the latest career opportunities, fellowships and training courses

FIGO/Olympus training courses in minimally invasive surgical techniques ... deadline 3 Feb 2012 ...:

  
Images used with kind permission of SafeHands for Mothers