More than 5,000 delegates gathered in Cape Town to share expertise and strengthen connections across the global obstetrics and gynaecology community. Thank you to our member societies for attending, bringing so much energy and reaffirming your commitment to ensuring that every woman and girl has access to the health and rights they deserve.
Celebrating the inaugural World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day
On 5 October 2025, the global maternal health community came together at the FIGO 2025 World Congress to celebrate the inaugural World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day and mark the launch of new WHO, FIGO and ICM guidelines for managing the life-threatening condition.
Save the date: FIGO World Congress 2027 in Montréal, Canada
FIGO and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) look forward to welcoming you to Montréal for the for FIGO World Congress 2027, which will be an unmissable opportunity to share knowledge and strengthen global efforts to improve the health and rights of women and girls everywhere.
Welcome to FIGO’s new Trustees, Council and Committee members
We are pleased to introduce FIGO’s newly elected Board of Trustees, Council members, and Committee members. Their diverse expertise will guide our organisation over the 2025-27 term as we continue advancing the health and rights of women and girls worldwide.
Ending Female Genital Mutilation: a global call to action from FIGO
230 million women and girls are affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) worldwide, with 4.4 million at risk in 2025 alone. FIGO condemns FGM in all forms and calls for unified action to prevent FGM and to ensure that survivors receive respectful, evidence-based and holistic care.
A milestone for the FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative
The FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative (FSTI) is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 25,000 obstetric fistula repairs performed by a dedicated network of FIGO Fellows, which has resulted in thousands of women being given the chance to heal and an improved quality of life.
In collaboration with Laerdal Global Health, we are delighted to share an exclusive opportunity for FIGO member societies in countries with high rates of maternal mortality. You can apply for a free birthing simulator and other educational materials to help strengthen maternal and newborn health training. Applications close on 30 November 2025.
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