FIGO regularly issues statements and joint statements.

Dr Sadiya Nasir first joined FIGO in 2013 as the first fellow to graduate from the fistula surgery training programme. Her remarkable journey from trainee to trainer and Expert Advisory Group (EAG) ...

On 4 February 2025 – in line with the Worldcancerday.org theme, “United by Unique” – FIGO is joining a global movement calling for greater emphasis on people-centred care to address women’s cancers, ...

We are delighted to announce early bird registration for FIGO Cape Town 2025 is now open! Our world-class Congress will take place from 5–9 October, bringing together over 8,000 global delegates to ...

FIGO is a professional organisation that brings together obstetrical and gynecological associations from throughout 139 countries. Catch up on our latest news relating to the improvement of women’s ...

The preconception period is a critical "window of opportunity" to address health risks and establish healthier habits to prevent maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. Prior to conception, ...

A new special article published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO) presents findings from a comprehensive global survey of FIGO's abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) systems.

In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its Abortion care guideline, widening its scope to include evidence-based recommendations in legal, regulatory, policy and service-delivery aspects ...

Since 2019, the Advocating for Safe Abortion project has empowered many national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology to champion evidence-based safe abortion advocacy as national, regional and ...