International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
May 23 is the United Nations’ (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which promotes action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women in developing countries.
Celebrate the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Fundraisers, media announcements and mobile van campaigns driven by health professionals are a few of many events and activities that promote the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
Public Life
The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is a global observance and not a public holiday.
About the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is a hole in the birth canal caused by prolonged labor without prompt medical intervention, such as a Caesarean section. An estimated 2 to 3 million women and girls in developing countries are living with obstetric fistula.
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. In 2012, the UN announced that it would observe International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23 each year, starting on 2013.
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday Type | Where It is Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | May 23 | 2013 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Fri | May 23 | 2014 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Sat | May 23 | 2015 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Mon | May 23 | 2016 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Tue | May 23 | 2017 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Wed | May 23 | 2018 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Thu | May 23 | 2019 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance | |
| Sat | May 23 | 2020 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | United Nations observance |
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