International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: 23 May

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: 23 May

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: 23 May

  • Every year, United Nations’ (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is marked on 23rd May since 2013 to promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women during child birth in developing countries.
  • Theme 2020: “End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!”
  • In 2003 the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its partners launched the global Campaign to End Fistula, a collaborative initiative to prevent fistula and restore the health of those affected by the condition. The day was officially recognised in 2012.

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