Join us to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day 2026
As we approach International Women’s Day (8 March), this year’s theme, Give To Gain, reminds us that investing in women’s health and rights strengthens families, health systems and societies.
We invite you to post throughout IWD week using FIGO’s social media templates and tag FIGO for resharing. Share your voice and help amplify the call for expanded access, stronger policies and greater investment in women’s health.
Facing the reality of unsafe abortions in Benin head on
The impact of the FIGO Advocating for Safe Abortion Project has been truly transformative in Benin. After years of witnessing the devastating consequences of unsafe abortion, doctors transformed shock into action – breaking the silence, challenging stigma, engaging communities and influencing decision-makers. Hear from Dr Ewagnignon on how their work helped save lives in the country.
New initiative to expand access to lifesaving IV Iron Treatment for pregnant women
FIGO, in collaboration with the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) and the Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians in Tanzania (AGOTA), has launched a new initiative to tackle one of the most persistent threats to maternal health in both countries: anemia in pregnancy.
Fertility passport now available in French and Spanish
Developed by members of the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (FIGO REI), the FIGO Fertility Passport is a practical tool for patients and their healthcare providers designed to improve continuity of care and reduce delays during infertility treatment.
The passport is now available in English, French and Spanish.
The nutritional checklist is a quick 11 step checklist that supports healthcare providers to identify potential risks in the diets of women and empower them to make informed changes, bringing them a step closer to a healthier future. In the latest FIGO blog, discover findings from an IJGO multi-country report evaluating the checklist and why it plays a critical role in improving women’s health globally.