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 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.

Read our full Vision and Mission Statement

Women's Health News

Millions of children still suffering, says Unicef

Monday, 23rd November 2009

Hundreds of millions of children around the world are still deprived of food, shelter, clean water and healthcare, according to the United Nations children's agency (Unicef).

The agency claims that the rights of young girls are especially pressing, since they are less likely to attend school or receive essential healthcare.

Women 'need family planning rights'

Monday, 23rd November 2009

Women must be able to make their own decisions on family planning issues if they are to live safer and healthier lives, it has been claimed.

According to Bunmi Makinwa, Africa regional director at the United Nations Population Fund, family planning, reproductive rights and gender equality are all intricately linked.

Lifestyle 'can increase cancer risks'

Friday, 20th November 2009

Leading a healthier lifestyle could help prevent cancer, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has claimed.

Figures from the charity show that about 78,700 cases of 12 common cancers could be prevented. This includes 16,100 cases of bowel and 19,100 cases of breast cancer.

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FIGO News

FIGO Reaffirms Commitment: International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women (25 November 2009)

Tuesday, 17th November 2009

On 25 November 2009, FIGO reaffirms its commitment to the International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women.

SOGC Issues Guidelines On H1N1 ('swine flu')

Monday, 16th November 2009

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) issues guidelines on H1N1 ('swine flu').

ACOG Issues New Materials and Update On H1N1 (‘swine flu’)

Monday, 9th November 2009

FIGO member the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issues new materials and an update on H1N1 ('swine flu') to Fellows.

Misoprostol Safe Dosage Guidelines

Monday, 2nd November 2009

Please click this link to access the guidelines poster and this link to access the guidelines card. A 'Risks and cautions for misoprostol use in obstetrics and gynaecology' document is also available by clicking here.

Professional Standards: Interactions Between Obstetricians And Gynecologists And Other Health Professionals

Monday, 2nd November 2009

Please click on this link to view the position statement.

FIGO Delegate Bags Put To Good Use After Congress

Wednesday, 28th October 2009

Just under 2,000 FIGO delegates’ bags were distributed to needy schools in Lavender Hill by the New World Foundation, following a donation by FIGO at the end of the XIX Congress in Cape Town.  

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Prevention & Treatment of Fistula

The film Fistula Pilgrims tells the harrowing story of a young girl in Ethiopia who was married at 10, pregnant at 11 and gave birth to a stillborn child at 12.

Saving Mothers & Newborns

The goal of this project is to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.

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

  
Images used with kind permission of SafeHands for Mothers