FIGO is committed to addressing ethical concerns in the research and practice of women’s health.

We support obstetricians and gynaecologists to ensure that they meet their ethical duty to advocate for women’s health care worldwide.

See below a selection of resources addressing ethical issues in the practice of OBGYN and offering recommendations to improve the care received by women and girls around the globe.

A silent pandemic of violence against providers in OBGYN: A mixed-methods study based on a global survey

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Ethics in the provision of obstetric and gynecologic health care for non-binary and transgender individuals (2024)

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FIGO issues recommendations for perinatal care at the limit of viability (2024)

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Ethics and professionalism guidelines for obstetrics and gynecology

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Current ethical challenges in obstetric and gynecologic practice, research and education

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Ethical issues in obstetrics and gynecology

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FIGO introduction to principles and practice of bioethics: case studies in women's health

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