A new FIGO position statement published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (IJGO) shares the growing body of evidence on the effectiveness and safety of the HPV Vaccine and urges countries to strengthen HPV vaccination programmes to eliminate cervical cancer. The statement underscores the urgent need for:universal access to HPV vaccines,integration of HPV vaccination into national immunisation schedules,strong public health messaging to combat misinformation,community engagement to address cultural and societal barriers,gender-neutral vaccination policies where feasible. Prevention along with early detection and treatment are essential to this goal and universal access to HPV vaccination should be a priority. - Dr Anna Marshall, lead authorHPV vaccination represents one of the greatest opportunities for cancer prevention in public health history. With robust international collaboration, political commitment and grassroots mobilisation, the dream of eliminating cervical cancer could soon become reality.