International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on 23 May calls for action on a preventable childbirth injury that leaves many women injured and isolated.
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- International
OrganiserUN Population Fund (UNFPA)
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2012
About the day
The UN General Assembly set the day in 2012. UNFPA leads the global Campaign to End Fistula, which aims to eliminate the condition by 2030.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 23 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 23 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 23 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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