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International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

Organisation type: 
Professional association
Support type: 
SO non-financial
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique - FIGO) was established in Geneva in 1954 by Professor Hubert de Watteville, the ‘founding father’ of FIGO. It is a unique organisation, the only global organisation representing national societies of obstetricians and gynecologists. Currently, FIGO has Member Societies in 130 countries or territories. Its Secretariat is based in London, the United Kingdom.