The Commonwealth Secretary-General has called for accelerated action in addressing stark inequities in access to quality cervical cancer screening and treatment tools, which, she says, could eliminate the disease and relegate it to history.
The Strategic Plan, which sets out four main strategic goals for FIGO from 2021 to 2030, is a culmination of the commitment of many FIGO Officers and volunteers since the FIGO 2015 World Congress in Vancouver, Canada.
FIGO is prepared to face the next decade with clarity and focus, and this strategic plan captures this momentum. We felt that it was important to not only identify our goals, but to place commitments to women, girls, our member societies and regional federations, and our HQ staff.
For the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, this year’s World Congress marks a distinct shift in how we have planned the event, and how we have brought people together. It is a truly global event, and we are excited for what’s in store for the rest of the week.
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