The Unlikely Alliance Forming to End Surrogacy
Summary
Conservative and feminist groups are coming together to call for an end to surrogacy, seeing it as harmful to women. A UN expert suggested this at a UN meeting, stating surrogacy causes various forms of violence against women. This proposal, aiming to abolish surrogacy completely, received mixed reactions from different advocacy groups.Key Facts
- Conservative and feminist groups agree that surrogacy should stop.
- A UN expert proposed ending all forms of surrogacy in April.
- The expert argued surrogacy reduces pregnancy to a business transaction.
- The proposal includes criminalizing those who commission surrogates and banning surrogacy advertising.
- Critics say the proposal ignores ethical practices in countries with strong surrogacy laws.
- Surrogacy is a growing global industry generating significant revenue.
- Critics argue the proposal is ideologically motivated and disconnected from current practices.
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