The International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, usually just FIGO ("fee'go") as the acronym of its French name Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique, is a worldwide non-governmental organisation representing obstetricians and gynaecologists in over one hundred territories. It was founded on 26 July 1954 in Geneva, Switzerland, to "promote the well-being of women and to raise the standard of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology". Membership is currently composed of 132 professional societies ('National Member Societies') of obstetricians and gynaecologists worldwide.
The headquarters of FIGO was initially located at Geneva, Switzerland. The FIGO Secretariat is located at London, United Kingdom.
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International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Academic & Science |
Federation International de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique | Community |
Fiat Goggomobil | General |
Federation Internationale of Gynaecologists and Obstricians | Governmental |
Falkland Islands Government Office | Governmental |
Federation of International of Gynecologists and Obstetricians | Medical |
Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique (International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecologic) | Medical |
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