Celebrating 70 Years of FIGO: A legacy of advancing women's health

As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of FIGO, we invite the global community to join us in celebrating our remarkable journey to improve the health and wellbeing of women, girls and newborns worldwide.

This milestone is not just a reflection of our past achievements, but a beacon guiding our future endeavors. Over the decades, FIGO has united professionals, fostered groundbreaking research and influenced policies that have transformed lives across continents.

To honour this special occasion, we have curated a series of insightful interviews and stories from our community, reflecting on the challenges, triumphs and the ongoing mission of FIGO.

Explore our FIGO at 70 series to hear first-hand from those who have been instrumental in our journey and continue to inspire the future of women's health and rights.

FIGO at 70 series

FIGO Programmes: Delivering impact in low-resourced settings

‘I’m proud of FIGO’s role in addressing maternal mortality and hope to see continued progress, including more collaboration with national societies and renewed efforts in global women’s health reporting.’ - Professor John J. Sciarra

“Respectful care is paramount, especially for women, as it significantly impacts their healthcare experiences. It is imperative we ensure that respectful care becomes the norm, not the exception, throughout the healthcare landscape.” - Dorothy Shaw

Celebrating 70 Years of FIGO: A legacy of advancing women's health

As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of FIGO, we invite the global community to join us in celebrating our remarkable journey to improve the health and wellbeing of women, girls and newborns worldwide.

FIGO at 70 series

FIGO Programmes: Delivering impact in low-resourced settings

FIGO's evolution and structure: An insider's perspective from former FIGO President John Sciarra

A legacy of leadership and advocacy: Dr Dorothy Shaw's vision for achieving respectful care for women globally

Our journey towards improving sexual and reproductive rights with the Advocating for Safe Abortion Project

Honouring the visionaries: celebrating 70 years of the founding of FIGO

FIGO at 70: our collaborative efforts to help prevent postpartum haemorrhage deaths worldwide

FIGO at 70: A conversation with Dr Sanjay Gupte on reaching the ‘unreached’

FIGO at 70: looking to the future

Illuminating Voices: Celebrating 70 Years of FIGO with Dr Goknur Topcu, past President of WATOG

Paving the way to pioneering work on global reproductive health