FIGO

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has selected Montréal, Canada, as the host city for the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, scheduled for 31 October–5 November 2027. Organised in partnership with the Society … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) FIGO has presented the 2025 FIGO Women’s Awards to nineteen exceptional women from around the world for their transformative contributions to gynaecology, obstetrics, and women’s health. The awards, announced during the FIGO General Assembly at the XXV FIGO … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has expanded its international network to 142 national societies with the inclusion of new members from Angola, Chad, and Guyana. These associations—Associação de Ginecologistas e Obstetras de Angola, Association Tchadienne … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) FIGO will host over 5,000 participants at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5–9 October 2025. Returning to Africa for the first time since 2009, the Congress will … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) At the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Cape Town, six outstanding figures were honoured for their global impact on women’s health and rights. The FIGO Distinguished Merit Award was presented to Ethiopia’s Health Minister … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive results from Part 2 of the RUBY/ENGOT-EN6/GOG3031/NSGO phase III trial, evaluating the use of Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with standard chemotherapy and as maintenance therapy for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara has officially assumed the role of President of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), marking a historic moment as she becomes the organization’s first-ever President from sub-Saharan Africa. The inauguration took place at … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) During the Welcome Ceremony of the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Paris, FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) celebrated the contributions of five exceptional professionals dedicated to improving women’s health worldwide. The FIGO … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 07-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — FIGO (International Federation Gynecology and Obstetrics) announces the appointment of Prof Mary Ann Lumsden as Chief Executive. Prof Lumsden is the Clinical Lead for Reproductive and Maternal Medicine and also, a Consultant Obstetrician … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) PETOSKEY, MI, USA, 8-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The makers of the VA worn-of-women female condom announce the European launch of the VA on February 9. The VA is available exclusively online at the VA wow website, vawow.com, and retail … Read the full press release →

Violence Against Women (VAW) is a global issue, a public health issue and a human rights issue that violates autonomy and hinders development. It is wholly incompatible with FIGO’s vision of a world where women achieve the highest possible standards … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 10-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —Statement from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) on the International Day of the Midwife 2016. FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis, … Read the full press release →

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new African Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AFOG) was launched at a historic meeting during the Rome Congress on 8 October 2012. Over 20 national societies and a host of interested observers attended the meeting, which … Read the full press release →