A call on member societies to take action to end postpartum haemorrhage
Yesterday marked World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day and one year since the launch of the WHO-FIGO-ICM consolidated guidelines for preventing, diagnosing and treating postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
FIGO is urging member societies to use their leadership, networks, clinical expertise and influence to help end preventable deaths from PPH.
Advancing sexual and reproductive health through curriculum reform
As phase 2 of the Collaborate for Women: Abortion and Contraception Care Together (C4W ACCT) initiative draws to a close, the five participating national OBGYN societies reflect on the progress achieved, the lessons learned and the crucial role professional societies play in advancing curriculum reform and improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services.
Call for submissions now open for FIGO Montréal 2027
Join the global conversation at FIGO Montréal 2027. Whether presenting new research, clinical advances or advocacy initiatives, your contribution will support meaningful discussion and collaboration across the global FIGO community.
Eligible delegates can also explore bursary and fellowship opportunities to support participation in the Congress.
The FIGO Committee on Contraception has published an evidence-based review in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, covering the current landscape of emergency contraception (EC).
The paper examines mechanisms of action, safety profiles, use with repeated dosing and the key barriers to implementation worldwide.
FIGO and the Chien-Tien Hsu fellowship opportunity
FIGO and the Chien-Tien Hsu Research Foundation are partnering once again to offer a travel Fellowship to enable two successful applicants to attend a placement at a centre of excellence in gynaecologic oncology in Montréal (26 to 30 October 2027). They will also receive complimentary entry to the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Each successful applicant will be awarded a grant of US$5,000 to cover travel, accommodation and daily expenses.
Learn how to write a scientific abstract for FIGO 2027
Your research matters and it deserves to reach the audiences who can learn from it, act on it and build upon it.
This new online course will help you communicate your findings ethically, clearly and confidently, enabling you to contribute to the global evidence base in women’s health by developing stronger abstracts for submission to the FIGO Montréal 2027 World Congress and beyond.