by Lisa Rome | Aug 30, 2021 | General Updates
Dear Fellow Members of FIGIJ The subject of a replacement logo for our Federation has been discussed for some time. Having finally updated our Statutes, we have since endeavoured to create a new image for FIGIJ. I can advise you that your Board has now chosen a new...
by davidemacek | May 25, 2021 | General Updates
Eveline J. Roos, Judy Simms-Cendan, Charleen Cheung, Deborah Laufer, Sonia R. Grover, on behalf of FIGIJ board in collaboration with FIGO Abstract Girls and adolescents, aged 0–19 years make up almost 30% of the world’s female population yet their specific healthcare...
by davidemacek | May 21, 2021 | General Updates
NASPAG Position Statement on COVID-19 vaccines and Gynecologic Concerns in Adolescent and Young Adults Created by Hina Talib MD, Elise D. Berlan MD, and Nichole Tyson MD In collaboration with NASPAG Advocacy Committee members: Elizabeth Alderman MD, Rachel Casey MD,...
by davidemacek | May 21, 2021 | General Updates
Dear friends in PAG It is time for a Presidential update, and I am pleased to share with you our new Advocacy Position Statement on Global Menstrual Health. Also attached is a second Position Statement on Mental Health and PAG. Many thanks to Evelien and Judy and the...
by davidemacek | Apr 16, 2021 | General Updates
By Vivi Cramer, FIGIJ Member On behalf of SAGIJ, addressing the issue of the pandemic and the adolescent population. (English and Spanish Translations below) Opening Speech Management and Activity SAGIJ 2021. Dr. Viviana A Cramer President. Opening Meeting “What...
by davidemacek | Mar 14, 2021 | General Updates
Introduction/Purpose As health care professionals delivering care to girls and adolescents, we must first be aware of the serious and important role played by mental health within this group of patients, with the goal of early detection of those who are vulnerable and...