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New from the FIGO Journal Club: join our first session will explore a recent study on pre-eclampsia referral pathways and provide an opportunity to engage with leading experts, journal editors and fellow participants from around the world. Tuesday 24 November, 13:00-14:00 English with live interpretation in French and Spanish ✅ Register now: figo.ooo/4iTgWa5

La FIGO est profondément attristée d’apprendre le décès du professeur Mike-Antoine Maindo Alongo, secrétaire général de la Société congolaise de gynécologie et d’obstétrique (SCOGO). Nous adressons nos sincères condoléances à la SCOGO, un partenaire important des projets C4W ACCT et C4W Ensemble de la FIGO. Nos pensées vont à la famille du professeur Maindo Alongo, à ses amis et à ses collègues en cette période difficile. Lisez la nécrologie complète ici : Communiqué nécrologique : scogo-cd.org/communique-necr… @SCOGO_RDC

Final week to apply: FIGO and Chien-Tien Hsu Research Foundation Fellowship Have you submitted an abstract for #FIGO2027? You could be eligible for: - A US$5,000 grant to cover travel, accommodation and daily expenses - Complimentary registration for the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 31 October to 5 November 2027 Applications close 15 November 2026. Find out more and apply here: figo.org/events/figo-and-chi…

¡Queda un año para la #FIGO2027! Dentro de solo 12 meses, la comunidad mundial dedicada a la salud de la mujer se reunirá en Montreal con motivo del próximo Congreso Mundial de la FIGO. Celebra este hito y echa un vistazo al futuro con nuestro último artículo: figo.org/es/news/queda-un-an…

We're hiring a Funding and Partner Development Manager to work closely with the Head of Business Development and Programmes. The role will be key in identifying and developing new funding opportunities from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors and other potential partners. You will research and engage prospective funders, build and mange a pipeline of opportunities, and lead the development of concept notes and funding proposals, bringing together technical, financial and programme expertise to produce compelling and fundable applications. Find out more and apply here: figo.org/figo-vacancies

One year to go until #FIGO2027! In just 12 months, the global women's health community will come together in Montréal for the next FIGO World Congress. Celebrate the milestone and look ahead with our latest article: figo.org/news/one-year-go-un…

The FIGO Committee on Women’s Cancer has published a new paper in the IJGO examining how fertility counselling and preservation can be integrated into cancer care for patients with BRCA1/2 mutations or Lynch syndrome. The paper highlights the need to balance cancer prevention and effective treatment with the potential impact on fertility, without compromising oncological outcomes and calls for prospective studies and standardised fertility outcomes to strengthen guidance. Read more: figo.org/news/integrating-fe…

Ready to boost your research skills? Join us for the FIGO Journal Club, a new quarterly educational series dedicated to strengthening research literacy and critical appraisal skills, fostering global expert dialogue and supporting the translation of evidence into clinical practice across diverse health system contexts. Find out more and discover where to register for the first 60 minute session here: ow.ly/3wge5103loc Which topics are you most interested in discussing at the Journal Club? Comment below

One city. One global community. One unforgettable Congress. One year to go! Join the global women’s health community in Montréal for #FIGO2027 in one year’s time. Discover cutting-edge science, inspiring speakers and connections with colleagues worldwide. ow.ly/XkkQ5102YRc

Neonatal infections remain a leading cause of preventable newborn deaths, especially in LMICs. Maternal immunisation can protect babies before birth and in their first months. A new joint editorial from FIGO, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and MIRNA set out how to the close the newborn protection gap: ✅ Strengthen pharmacovigilance ✅ Embed vaccination in antenatal care ✅ Back country-led delivery with obstetricians and midwives at the table Let’s turn maternal vaccine readiness into reach, so no woman or newborn is left unprotected. 📖 Read more and access the editorial: figo.org/news/closing-protec… #MaternalImmunisation #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #Midwives #MIRNA

A new cross-committee editorial in IJGO, prepared jointly by FIGO’s Division on Well Woman’s Health Care and its Committees on Infections During Pregnancy and Reproductive Age, argues that vaccination programmes must tackle the social norms, cultural expectations and practical barriers that shape uptake across a woman’s life. Titled "Vaccination Across the Life Course: Evidence, Opportunities and Action," the piece forms part of a FIGO Themed Collection and responds to two companion papers in the same issue: one setting out global recommendations for vaccinating women at key life stages and another focusing specifically on vaccination during pregnancy. 👉 Read more: ow.ly/unwl5101Puu #Vaccination #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth

Thinking of applying for the FIGO & Chien-Tien Hsu fellowship? Hear from previous fellows 🌍 Last year, Dr Quyen Nguyen, Dr Pedro Henrique Costa Matos Silva and Dr Afrin Shaffi spent their placement in the Gynaecologic Oncology Unit at Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University. They joined ward rounds, outpatient clinics, pathology reviews and colposcopy consultations, and observed advanced gynae-oncology surgery under senior consultants. What stayed with them most wasn’t just the clinical exposure. It was the new perspective, the confidence and the change in how they’ll practise. ✨ Want to experience it to? Here’s how to apply: 1️⃣ Submit an abstract to the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics by 29 October 2026 (it must later be accepted) 2️⃣ Complete the online application form for the fellowship by 15 November 2026 ⏰ The abstract deadline is just days away! 👉 Read their stories and apply: ow.ly/pXv45101jVu #Fellowship #GynaecologicOncology #FIGO2026 #GlobalHealth

¡Ya están abiertas las inscripciones anticipadas para #FIGO2027! Únete a más de 8.000 delegados de todo el mundo y descubre los últimos avances en salud de la mujer. Inscríbete hoy: ow.ly/hK0b5101hA5 #WomensHealth #OBGYN

Early bird registration is now open for #FIGO2027! Join more than 8,000 delegates from around the world for a world-class scientific programme, global networking and the latest advances in women's health. Register today: ow.ly/98ZL51013cy #WomensHealth #OBGYN

In our latest podcast from the FIGO Committee on Health Systems Strengthening and Respectful Care, Dr Stella Dantas, Dr Jezid Miranda, and Professor Soo Downe discuss the importance of respectful, person-centred maternity care. They cover trauma-informed approaches, challenges with misinformation, and why listening to women is crucial for better outcomes. They also talk about how teamwork between birth providers builds trust and improves care for women, babies, and families. The speakers share practical tips for stronger collaboration and address burnout among midwives and obstetricians and stress the need for more support and investment in health systems. Listen to the podcast now: open.spotify.com/episode/6Az…

¡Solo queda una semana! Comparte tu investigación, ideas o experiencia en #FIGO2027. Presentaciones en inglés, francés y español. Fecha límite: 29 de octubre: ow.ly/nmrR50ZZYRz #WomensHealth #OBGYN

Just one week left to submit your research! Share your research, clinical insights, workshops or short films at #FIGO2027. Submissions accepted in English, French and Spanish. Submit by 29 October: ow.ly/1en850ZZYP0 #WomensHealth #OBGYN

Through the FIGO Advocating for Safe Abortion project, the Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Togo, in collaboration with other civil society stakeholders, has developed an advocacy roadmap to support the revision of the sexual and reproductive health law. This initiative represents an important step toward strengthening Togo’s legal framework and paves the way for collective action to advance women’s rights and health. Read the full news article: figo.org/blog/after-law-chan…

Could financial support help you attend #FIGO2027? Eligible researchers may be able to apply for a bursary or the Chien-Tien Hsu Fellowship. Bursary deadline: 29 October 2026 Fellowship deadline: 15 November 2026 Explore opportunities: figo.org/news/bursaries-and-…

🚨FIGO Online Course Alert🚨 Your research matters, and it deserves to reach the audiences who can learn from it, act on it, and build upon it. This 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. Learn how to share your research, clinical insights, workshops or short films at #FIGO2027 before the deadline. Submissions close 29 October 2026 at 23:59 EDT. Enroll for free on the FIGO Knowledge Hub: figo.thinkific.com/courses/s…