A Global Call-to-Action; Adressing Chronic Maternal Pelvic Morbidity
Millions of women around the world live with life-altering pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) resulting from childbirth trauma – conditions that are preventable, treatable, and yet routinely ignored. These conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, perineal trauma and sexual dysfunction, constitute chronic maternal pelvic morbidity and affect an estimated one in four women globally.
We urge global leaders to act now!
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About FIUGA
FIUGA’s goal is to address the critical gap in maternal healthcare following childbirth, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), where severe maternal morbidity affects 1 in 4 women. By providing specialty training, promoting awareness, and advocating for policy changes, FIUGA helps women with Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFDs) receive the care they deserve, empowering them to lead healthier lives.
The Foundation for International Urogynecological Assistance (FIUGA) is the charitable arm of IUGA. FIUGA was founded in 2013 in the United States as an independent tax-exempt charitable organization commissioned to support the charitable and academic activities of IUGA.
FIUGA Vision
A world in which every woman has access to appropriate, equitable and cost-effective preventive, promotive and curative care of the pelvic floor.
FIUGA Mission
To improve the quality of life of women with pelvic floor problems by:
- Promoting education of care providers at every level of the health system in prevention and treatment of pelvic floor disorders
- Advocating for development of public health approaches to pelvic floor disorders resulting from childbirth trauma
- Advocating for enhanced support for research into pelvic floor disorders
Learn more
Learn more about FIUGA’s programs and how you can help at www.fiuga.org.