Delving deeper into our members’ experiences

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The results from the second part of our membership survey, launched in June 2024, has given us crucial insight into our members’ views and opinions on core membership services, complementing feedback received earlier this year.   

Overall, 92 societies responded to either one or both surveys, representing two thirds of our global membership. Their responses will shape the next steps of our membership review, ensuring that recommendations proposed are rooted in our members’ needs and interests.   

Key findings  

Communication and information-sharing 

  • 83% of respondents 'Agree' or 'Strongly agree' they receive timely and relevant information from FIGO. 
  • High interest in receiving more information about:​ 
  • FIGO resources (58%)​ 
  • Congresses (58%) 
  • Member benefits (51%) 

Knowledge exchange and peer-learning 

  • 63% of respondents 'Agree' or 'Strongly agree' that FIGO offers sufficient peer learning and networking opportunities. There was a preference for hybrid global opportunities, and regional opportunities in all formats. 
  • Congresses are rated as most valuable opportunity (28%) for peer-learning and networking, followed by programmes (26%) and committees (22%). 

Education 

  • 92% of respondents rate FIGO-led Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) accreditation from 'somewhat important' to 'extremely important' in their country.  
  • Top 5 education themes:  
  • Childbirth and PPH (75%) 
  • Gynaecological Cancers (60%) 
  • Contraception (47%) 
  • Health Systems Strengthening and Respectful Care (39%) 
  • Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility (37%) 

General Assembly 

Experience of participating in the General Assembly is broadly positive. However, our members are open to introducing changes to improve it. Top rated improvements include: 

  • Option to participate online (67% of respondents) 
  • Interactive sessions (53%) 
  • Improved voting system (53%) 
  • Interpretation services (50% of societies responding in French or Spanish) 

Membership fees payment 

  • 77% of respondents are satisfied or extremely satisfied with process for paying fees.  
  • Top rated potential improvements include: 
  • Option to pay in USD (37%)  
  • Option to pay in EUR (33%) 
  • Option to pay through alternative methods such as Stripe/ Wise (31%) 

Thank you to all societies that have taken the time to share their views with us. All comments and suggestions will help enhance the FIGO membership experience and strengthen our global network to advance the women’s health and rights worldwide.