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Call for Elimination of Violence Against Women
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) reaffirms its commitment to addressing violence against women.
In 2008, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched UNiTE to End Violence against Women - a campaign aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls in all parts of the world. Governments, civil society, women’s organisations, young people, the private sector, the media and the entire UN system are encouraged to work together to address the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.
Elimination of Violence against Women
FIGO reaffirms commitment: ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ (25 November 2013)
On 25 November 2013, FIGO reaffirms its commitment to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Sexual violence against female minors in the state of Swaziland is linked to lifetime STD contraction, pregnancy complications or miscarriage, unwanted pregnancy and depression, according to a new rep
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Swaziland females 'at risk of abuse'
Many women are not getting the treatment they require when the menopause triggers various ailments, an expert has warned.According to author and
Women 'not getting proper treatment for menopause-related conditions'
Members of the executive committees of both the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) read with interest the article by Shetty on India’s surrogate motherhood industry, discussing the Indian legislative plans (Shetty, 2012), and share her concerns about possible abuse of Indian women by (mostly) European or US residents.
Joint statement by FIGO and ESHRE on 'Surrogacy in India'
Eve Ensler is the Tony Award winning playwright, activist and author of the theatrical phenomenon 'The Vagina Monologues' which has been published in 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries.
In the Body of the World': Eve Ensler's lecture at the FIGO World Congress 2015
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.
This year's theme, set by UN Women, is 'Be Bold for Change', and we thank all of our female members who are bold for the health and rights of all women, every day.
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FIGO supports International Women's Day 2018
In 1978 health was recognised as a fundamental human right.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Alma-Ata Declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO), which stated that access to primary healthcare should be available to all.
But 40 years on, is this the case?
40 years of the Declaration of Alma-Ata
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The Alma-Ata Declaration at 40
Invest in girls and women. Break down the silos. You have the power – so use your voice.
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The Power of Providers
Quality of care is a priority for reducing preventable maternal and child deaths. It is also the theme for this year’s International Day of the Midwife; ‘Midwives leading the way with quality care’.
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Midwives leading the way with quality care