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FIGO has a vision that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of health and wellbeing throughout their lives #SDGs #SRHR #HealthForAll
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    Oct 6, 2025
    Celebrating global champions for women’s health At the welcome ceremony yesterday at #FIGO2025, six outstanding leaders were recognised for their lifelong commitment to advancing women’s health and rights worldwide. Distinguished Merit Award: Dr Mekdes Daba Feyssa (Ethiopia),
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    Aug 2, 2019
    Global research is underway to understand the potential impact of #glyphosate exposure on human health. FIGO shares Statement on Removal of glyphosate from global usage ow.ly/D59J50vl0uu #EnvironmentalHealth
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    Oct 20, 2025
    🚨 New FIGO guidance on preventing post-caesarean sepsis Post-caesarean sepsis is a leading cause of maternal mortality, with infection rates as high as 20% globally. The new review in the @IJGOLive, provides evidence-based strategies to prevent these infections – including
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    Jun 4, 2019
    .@SahleWorkZewde provides the African Proverb “If you think you are too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent the night with a mosquito.” “Nurture and invest in future leaders” #GenderEquality #WD2019 #ThePowerOf
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    Oct 12, 2023
    ‘I feel I am coming at the right time to bring fresh perspectives and accelerate our crucial work to empower women and girls, ensure their wellbeing at all stages of life and make a lasting impact worldwide.’ - Dr Anne-Beatrice Kihara, the new President of FIGO
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    Dec 5, 2019
    In their striking blue and red uniforms, Nepal’s 50,000 Female Community Health Volunteers (FCGVs) are a familiar, trusted force on the frontline of #familyplanning, maternal and child health services. #InternationalVolunteerDay ow.ly/sOlQ50xsx5U
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    Dec 6, 2019
    This years' G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council report is a welcome addition to this body of knowledge about what works to end violence against women and girls ow.ly/5Nfd50xtuYc #VAW #16Days #orangetheworld #SRHR
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    Mar 9, 2020
    "Pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to the consequences of #coronavirus and there is no evidence that the virus can pass to a baby during pregnancy". Excellent guidance from @RCObsGyn @MidwivesRCM and @RCPCHtweets #COVID19 rcog.org.uk/en/news/nation…
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    Mar 9, 2020
    The RCOG, @MidwivesRCM and @RCPCHtweets have published guidance on managing #coronavirus infection in #pregnancy. Read more, here: fal.cn/36ZHS #COVID19
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    Jun 2, 2019
    We're at #WD2019 and we join @UNFPA, @WHO, @ICM other leading organisations in calling for midwives to be fully integrated into the health system to ensure high quality maternal and newborn care. #womenshealth #ThePowerOf
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    Oct 31, 2018
    It is so important that #Midwives and OBGYNs work together - for the benefit of all women. Here's a great piece on the + & - of both theconversation.com/poor-women-who… #midwivesmatter
    Poor women who use midwives have healthier babies
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    Jun 25, 2018
    .@WHO guidelines on #intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience highlight the importance of woman-centred care in #childbirth and a holistic, human rights-based approach. who.int/reproductivehe… #MaternalHealth #MNH
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    Oct 21, 2021
    Replying to @FIGOHQ
    “People’s human rights cannot wait. The @WHO remains committed to working with all of you to make sexual and reproductive health care a reality for all.” – @DrTedros at #FIGO2021
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    Nov 8, 2023
    🌟 FIGO President @DrAnneKihara joined @WHO Director-General @DrTedros, @PascaleAllotey, and @ABanerjeeWHO yesterday for an inspiring discussion. Topics included maternal mortality from #PPH, youth investment and more. Let's embrace a life course approach to enhance #WomensHealth
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    Oct 12, 2018
    We are looking forward to @Katja_Iversen of @WomenDeliver delivering a keynote lecture at #FIGO2018 on Tuesday. Join us from 10:30am in room 101A. #EveryWomanMatters