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02/07/2020

Defying harmful practices

“She’s a girl, which means that, despite her inherent human rights, her body, her life and her future are not her own. We live in a world where so many dimensions of…
FIGO members address harmful practices
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10/06/2020

Newborn Mortality in Africa

The postnatal period is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and newborns. Most maternal and infant deaths occur during this time. Yet, this is the most neglected…
Neonatal Mortality Africa
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22/05/2020

Eradicating Obstetric Fistula During COVID-19

It is estimated that only one woman in 50 has access to fistula treatment.  Dr Andrew Browning, Fistula Surgeon and Chair of the FIGO Committee for Fistula and…
Dr Andrew Browning Fistula Surgeon
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IJGO

international journal gynecology obstetrics

FIGO's official publication contains reports on women's health issues for an international audience.

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Figo congress

The FIGO World Congress 2021
Sydney, Australia

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The FIGO World Congress has taken place every three years since 1958

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FIGO 2021 Congress website 

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