To assist medical women with postgraduate studies. To overcome discrimination between male and female physicians. To promote health for all throughout the world with particular interest in women, health and development. Collaboration with other women's organizations, e.g. IAW, IPPF, Soroptimist International, University Women, Zonta International, etc. International congresses and regional meetings provide a forum for collective exchange of expertise and experience.
Many national associations sponsor or participate in local projects.
Recent collaboration included development of training workshops for the provision of services relating to women's health, safe motherhood, health education on AIDS and immunization projects. WHO regularly participates in the Association's congresses and regional meetings.