The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Published purpose

Through this 23-month project, The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (The SOGC) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the needs and barriers to equality for women in relation to their reproductive and sexual health. This project will aim to use evidence-based information about the sexual and reproductive health, and obstetrics and gynaecology needs of healthcare providers and patients, with special consideration for underserved groups. The SOGC will improve key competencies to develop expertise and better serve communities. This project will include knowledge and tool development, a review and updates of existing policies, and development of strategic and operational plans. The objective of this project is to build the long-term capacity of the SOGC to reduce inequities for women’s obstetrical, gynaecological, and sexual and reproductive health. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) will use the 2026 project extension to finalize and disseminate standardized, trauma-informed and inclusive clinical tools for obstetrics, gynaecology, and sexual and reproductive health. Activities will include developing practical resources (clinical checklists, inclusive intake and documentation tools, and informed consent templates), sharing them nationally through provider networks and partner organizations, and supporting uptake through structured knowledge-translation activities. The project will also implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track adoption and inform ongoing improvement across healthcare systems in Canada. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.