IFFS is a global leader in education, research, and advocacy, striving for universal access to the highest quality fertility care. We seek to engage global partners whose goals include education for providers and patients alike, and promoting evidence-based fertility care in emerging economies. Let us work together toward a common vision of quality reproductive healthcare as a fundamental human right for everyone, everywhere.

As a Non-State Actor (NSA) in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), the IFFS promotes and develops educational initiatives in the field of reproductive health in support of WHO aims and objectives, and the renewed focus and prioritization WHO has given to infertility as a disease. Founded in 1951, the IFFS represents fertility societies from more than 50 United Nations (UN) countries that in the aggregate encompass an estimated 40,000 physicians and reproduction medicine specialists worldwide including allied healthcare medical professionals.

The IFFS holds annual workshops and international symposia, in addition to our triennial World Congress and other education and advocacy programs. Each event is tailored to regional needs in conjunction with local member society  representatives allowing us to customize the curriculum to the needs of attendees, with audiences ranging from 25 to 2,000. 

The IFFS has demonstrated unrivaled experience providing educational activities in reproductive medicine in 37 nations on all continents. Our expertise in providing educational opportunities in diverse cultural and economic environments sets us apart in knowledge and capability in this domain. This expertise, coupled with internationally renowned faculty, offers industry a unique opportunity to partner with a global educator.