FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

Wishing our FIGO community a joyful holiday season and a bright start to 2025! Thank you for your unwavering support—together, we’ll continue to advance women’s health and rights worldwide. 🌟 Joyeuses fêtes à tous! 🌟 ¡Felices fiestas a todos! Warm wishes from all of us at FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

The FIGO Fistula team recently joined the 9th ISOFS Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sharing milestones from the FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative, including 20,000+ fistula repairs and 93 Fellows across 28 countries. The team disseminated training resources in English, French and Portuguese to over 100 participants from 20 countries, advancing the mission to #EndFistula. Access resources related to FIGO's work concerning obstetric fistula here🔗: https://ow.ly/aIix50UuTKP Lilli Trautvetter Mina Lewis Nasro M. Gillian Slinger

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Ajoutez votre pierre à l'édifice pour dessinez l’avenir de la gynécologie et de l’obstétrique. #FIGO2025 Le Cap livrera les dernières actualités dans des domaines clés tels que la médecine fœto-maternelle, l'obstétrique clinique, la santé et les droits sexuels et reproductifs, la médecine reproductive, la chirurgie bénigne, l'urogynécologie, la gynécologie non chirurgicale et le cancer des femmes. Signifiez votre intérêt et déposez une candidature ici : https://ow.ly/P19Z50UlA1G

🌍 Tackling preterm birth: FIGO PremPrep-5 webinar Join top experts to explore life-saving interventions and strategies for better neonatal care. 📅 9 January, 2025 | ⏰ 13:00–14:30 UTC | 🌐 English, French & Spanish Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality, with 80% occurring in LMICs. FIGO’s PremPrep-5 Initiative offers five "quick wins" to improve outcomes globally. 💡 Key topics: Prenatal & postnatal care, care bundles and implementation insights. 👉 Register now: https://figo.ooo/3Z2gXNS #PretermBirth

Listen to Dr Atziri Ramirez Negrin, Chair of the Committee on Women Facing Crises, as she shares the committee's mission to raise awareness about women's rights and advocate for essential support from healthcare professionals during crises. https://ow.ly/6rTE50ShKgc

🎉 Exciting news! The new FIGO Knowledge Hub is here! 🌍✨ Access on-demand webinars and courses covering cervical cancer, menstrual health, contraception and more. 💡 Earn certificates, advance your skills and stay ahead in OBGYN care. Start learning today👉https://ow.ly/wXjx50UnBfU

Pre-register your interest and make your mark on shaping the future of gynaecology and obstetrics. #FIGO2025 Cape Town promises groundbreaking insights in key areas like maternal fetal medicine, clinical obstetrics, sexual and reproductive health & rights, reproductive medicine, benign surgery, urogynaecology, non-surgical gynaecology and women’s cancer. Register your interest here: https://ow.ly/kesJ50UluJY

At the recent ASGO 2024 meeting in Bali, a landmark FIGO/WHO/ASGO session spotlighted Collaboration for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. Dr Sarikapan Wilailak, Chair of the FIGO Committee on Women’s Cancer, contributed her insights alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers. Special applause to Dr Lubna Bhatti (World Health Organization) for her remarkable presentation! Together, we’re advancing toward a cervical cancer-free future.

FIGO Programmes: Delivering impact in low-resourced settings For two decades, FIGO Programmes have transformed women's health across 50+ countries. From preventing postpartum hemorrhage to training fistula surgeons, advancing safe abortion access and more, we’ve worked tirelessly with our partners and member societies to deliver lasting change. Together, we’re driving systemic impact and championing equitable healthcare. Here's to scaling up our efforts and building a healthier future for all women and girls. 💙 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/r2Nk50UmoBS #FIGOAt70 #WomensHealth