International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics

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For FIGO-specific resources/publications, visit the Publications section.

February 2012

'We can win the fight for maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa' - President Kikwete of Tanzania's recent article on maternal health  (28 Jan 2012)

October 2011

Use of hormonal contraceptives and risk of HIV-1 transmission: a prospective cohort study (Lancet) 

 - Statement on the Heffron et al study on the safety of using hormonal contraceptives for women at risk of HIV infection (WHO)

'Right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health' (English)

'Right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health' (Spanish)

 - More information about the Special Rapporteur's mandate 

August 2011

WHO HRP newsletter

Pre-Service Education Toolkit: A new toolkit for educating midwives and health workers around the world

July 2011

Progress of the World’s Women - In Pursuit of Justice

June 2011

The State of World's Midwifery 2011: Delivering Health, Saving Lives

May 2011

Stillbirths - the professional organisations' perspective (FIGO, IPA, ICM)

March 2011

2010 Midwifery Symposium - full report now released

January 2011

Presenting The Upcoming 'State of the World’s Midwifery' Report

September 2010

Maternal Deaths Worldwide Drop By A Third - New Report From World Health Organization

August 2010

New To Download: Access To Maternal Health Services From A Human Rights Perspective

June 2010

New To Download: Community-Based Health Workers Can Safely And Effectively Administer Injectable Contraceptives 

April 2010

New To Download: Fact Sheet On The Safety Of Levonorgestrel-Alone Emergency Contraceptive Pills

December 2009

SOGC Issues Guidelines On H1N1 ('swine flu').

November 2009

RCOG Issues Guidelines On H1N1 ('swine flu')
ACOG Issues New Materials and Update On H1N1 (‘swine flu’)
Misoprostol Safe Dosage Guidelines

July 2009

UN General Assembly Resolution on Promotion and Protection of Human Rights