It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Prof John J. Sciarra, a visionary leader, compassionate mentor and ...

Cancer during pregnancy is relatively rare, but is expected to increase globally as maternal age rises and cell-free DNA testing becomes more widespread. FIGO highlights that physiological changes in ...

From 9 to 12 June 2025, medical and policy leaders from across Africa convened in Zambia for a high-level workshop aimed at ...

Organised by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) in partnership with FIGO as part of the C4W ACCT initiative, ...

As we celebrate progress made and navigate new challenges in the landscape of women’s health, the role of clinicians, researchers, advocates and policymakers has never been more vital.

Cosmetic genital surgeries in women—such as labiaplasty, clitoral hood reduction, hymenoplasty, vaginoplasty, and laser-based procedures—have seen a notable rise in popularity in recent years. In ...

The FIGO Committee on the Impact of Pregnancy on Long Term Health has published new best practice advice on managing pregnancy after cancer treatment in the International Journal of Gynecology & ...

FIGO Maternal and Newborn Health Division has published comprehensive guidance for managing both pre-existing and pregnancy-specific liver conditions in the International Journal of Gynecology & ...

FIGO has endorsed the World Health Organization’s labour care guide (LCG) as the preferred global standard for monitoring labour, calling for healthcare providers worldwide to adopt it to improve ...

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recognises that postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) continues to be the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality around the world. In ...

We are delighted to welcome the Société des Gynécologues Obstétriciens du Togo (SGOT) as an implementing partner for our Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) Project.