September 2026

Translating evidence to action: One year of PPH guideline implementation

One year after the launch of the WHO-FIGO-ICM consolidated PPH guidelines, global leaders are coming together to share real-world implementation successes, challenges and lessons learned. Join our webinar on
5 October and be part of the conversation shaping the future of PPH prevention, diagnosis and treatment and help drive collective action to save maternal lives.

Reminder: General Meeting 29 September, 12:00 UTC, online (Zoom)

Join us for the FIGO General Meeting to make your voice heard and influence the future of FIGO. There is still time to nominate a proxy to vote on your society’s behalf. Only member societies who have paid all outstanding FIGO membership fees are eligible to vote. Nominations of proxies and payment of fees are due by Sunday 27 September (12:00UTC).

FIGO Montréal 2027 call for submissions is open - closing 29 October

Join the global conversation at FIGO Montréal 2027 by sharing your research, innovations and experiences in women's health and rights.Submit your work to help shape a world-class scientific programme under the theme Advancing innovation, equity and excellence in women's health. Submissions close 29 October 2026.

Financial support for FIGO Montréal 2027

FIGO is committed to supporting participation from across the global women's health community and helping ensure that diverse voices can contribute to the Congress. A range of opportunities will be available to support eligible delegates, including bursaries and the FIGO and Chien-Tien Hsu Research Foundation Fellowship.

Strengthen your abstract writing skills with FIGO’s new free course

Planning to submit an abstract to FIGO Montréal 2027? FIGO’s free online course, Writing Scientific Abstracts in Women’s Health: Congress Submissions and Beyond, provides practical, expert-led guidance to help you develop stronger, more competitive submissions and communicate your research with confidence.

Contribute to the WHO's call for priority topics

WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA and PMNCH have initiated an evidence review project that aims to support the development of post-2030 agenda for advancing women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health. The call for suggestions for priority topics and the recommendations of experts, institutions or partnerships best placed to deliver related outputs is now open until 18 October.

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