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International Women's Day, 2014

International Women’s Day (IWD) - a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future - is celebrated on 8 March each year. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) reaffirms its support for its valuable objectives.
International Women's Day, 2014

Women's health in urban areas

In 1948, the First World Health Assembly called for the creation of a ‘World Health Day’ to mark the founding of the World Health Organization. Since 1950, it has been celebrated on 7 April each year, with a different annual theme that highlights a priority area of concern.
Women's health in urban areas

Skilled Midwives Essential for Maternal Health

The day is noted in many different ways - examples of activities include holding meetings and conferences about new developments within midwifery; giving awards to midwives for special pieces of work; and participating in fundraising activities to raise money for midwives overseas where resources are stretched or scarce. 

What is the role of the midwife? 

‘The basic services midwives routinely provide to protect the health of the mother and baby include: 

Skilled Midwives Essential for Maternal Health

FIGO members play a crucial role

Achieving quality Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires strengthening health systems in all countries. 

As health professionals, FIGO’s members can play a crucial role in improving health outcomes, including educating patients on how to take care of their health, coordinating care and advocating for their patients’ needs to facility managers and policy-makers.

FIGO members play a crucial role

A champion of UHC

To celebrate UHC Day 2019, FIGO hears from Dr Magnifique Irakoze, Vice President of WATOG about what this year’s High Level Political Declaration means to his country of Rwanda, and to WATOG membership.
A champion of UHC

Statement: ICPD25 gender-based violence

Statement: ICPD25 gender-based violence

FIGO will address gender-based violence and the harmful practices of child, early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation, by striving for:

Zero sexual and gender-based violence, including zero child, early and forced marriage, as well as zero female genital mutilation, in order to realize all individuals’ potential as agents of change in their society – both socially and economically.

Health services are critical for supporting survivors to heal, recover and thrive.

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