Committee on the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women’s Health

The Committee on the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women’s Health was established in February 1985 and addresses ethical concerns in the research and practice of women’s health to support obstetricians and gynaecologists, who have an ethical duty to advocate for women’s health care worldwide.

There are currently more than 79 existing FIGO Ethics and Professionalism Guidelines in a volume last updated in 2020 by the committee, as well as a bioethical curriculum recommended for practicing gynaecologists, faculty and students. 

Committee Objectives

• Advocate for the implementation of the bioethics curriculum through training webinars.
• Continue formulating ethical guidelines on the research and practice of women’s health.
• Coordinate with other FIGO committees on the incorporation of ethics in all aspects of work of the organisation.

Committee Members

Chair

Dr Aris Antsaklis - Greece

Vice Chair

Dr Carlos Salazar - Mexico

Members

Dr Lourdes Capito - Past Chair - Philippines

Dr Ana Griselda Quijada - Guatemala

Professor Fuminori Taniguchi - Japan

Dr Alex Vidaeff - USA

Dr Julie Chor - USA

Dr Salome Maswime - South Africa

WATOG representative

Dr Rafal Zadykowicz - Poland

Associate Members

Dr Adeline Boatin - USA

Dr Katie Watson - USA

Dr Francis Githae Muriithi - Kenya

Dr Suchitra Pandit - India

Ex-Officio Member

Dr Ravi Chandran - Malaysia