International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
Andrew Wiles, Chief Executive Officer
As a SheDecides Champion and CEO of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), I commit to ensuring bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). These are front and centre of the work of FIGO and our member societies – professional membership organisations of obstetrics and gynaecology. Together, we continue to take a bold stance on the protection of SRHR as an unequivocal and essential element of the care of women and girls.
Advocating for Safe Abortion Project
FIGO’s Advocating for Safe Abortion Project works on international, regional, and national levels to remove barriers faced by pregnant people seeking access to safe and high-quality abortion care in low- and middle-income countries.
• We support healthcare professionals to effectively provide safe and respectful abortion services and champion sexual and reproductive health and rights (SHRH).
• We enhance the institutional strength of national societies to help them become national leaders on SRHR and deliver plans that facilitate access to safe abortion care in their countries.
• We advocate for sexual and reproductive rights globally, joining forces with partners on impactful campaigns to transform attitudes and call for systemic change.
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FIGO Committee on Safe Abortion
The purpose of the FIGO Committee on Safe Abortion is to guarantee access to safe abortion for all. The committee supports FIGO's member societies with their work on improving access to legal and safe abortion in their countries, including disseminating best practice guidance on abortion and post-abortion care. The committee also promotes the inclusion of sexual and reproductive health and rights education into the core medical school curricula and contributes to global advocacy efforts to ensure women and girls can make their own informed choices about their reproductive lives.
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FIGO is committed to advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building, employing the highest ethical and professional standards in all of our work.
We work together with our global network of world-renowned experts to foster evidence-based dialogues and disseminate the latest best-practice guidance in the field of women’s health and rights.
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About the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
The International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national obstetricians and gynaecologists societies. We harness our collective expertise to close critical gaps in women's healthcare, strengthen health systems and ensure every woman has access to lifesaving medical services. Together, we shape a safer, healthier future for all.
FIGO unites women’s health professionals in more than 140 countries. Our geographic reach and professional networks are crucial to share knowledge, foster global collaboration and reduce disparities in healthcare.
Our work is built on four pillars: education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity strengthening. We train clinicians and share evidence-based guidance. We turn research into action. We advocate globally – and locally – for women’s rights and health. And we build resilient systems that reach those most in need.
With the strength of our diverse global community, we are determined to bring about real change and make a transformative impact on the lives of women and girls worldwide.
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