The IJGO Author Guidelines provide clear instructions for preparing manuscripts, before submitting them for consideration 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 ...

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) ...

The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a serious violation of human rights for women and girls, deeply rooted in inequality between the sexes. Around 230 million women and girls worldwide ...

FIGO regularly issues statements and joint statements.

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’s Self-Management of Abortion (SMA) Project, which concluded in May 2024, worked to implement WHO Abortion Guideline on SMA to improve access to safe, person-centred, quality abortion services.

The Committee on Breast Health will work to raise awareness of breast diseases, disseminate best practice recommendations and advocate for better prevention and treatment of these diseases, ...

The Committee on Women at Menopausal Age employs evidence-based strategies for comprehensive analysis of the root causes of health challenges specific to older women. By implementing research-driven ...

Limited access to high quality prenatal care, skilled birth attendants and emergency obstetric services substantially contributes to elevated rates of maternal deaths and disease, as well as adverse ...