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Death of an American Surrogate Mother
Michelle Reaves, a young American wife, and mother of two children, died tragically during childbirth. She was serving as a gestational surrogate for the second time for same couple. The news of Michele’s death was spread by one of her friends who set up an online...
Belgium: The Euthanasia Trial
On January 31, the verdict was rendered in the trial for three Belgian doctors who had performed euthanasia on Tine Nys in 2010, a young girl suffering from mental problems: the three were acquitted. The Belgian press refers to it as “the euthanasia trial", which is...
March for the Children: Caroline Roux’s Speech
In Paris, on January 19, 2020, Caroline Roux, Alliance VITA’s Assistant General Delegate, spoke at the massive citizen protest movement against the bioethics bill, organized by “March for the Children”. “If we are here today, braving the cold, some travelling from...
Genetically-Modified Babies: Chinese Scientist Convicted
In China, the scientist who produced genetically modified twin babies has been sentenced to three years in prison. In November 2018, the Chinese scientist He Jiankiu provoked shock and outrage around the world when he announced the birth of twin girls whose DNA he had...
Kick-Off for our 2020 Bioethics Conference: “What is the Meaning of Life?”
In 200 cities throughout France and abroad, 8000 persons took part simultaneously in these innovative bioethics video-conferences. The opening evening was dedicated to a reflection on where we stand in the world today, especially in regard to bioethics. The evening...
Surrogacy: Controversial Ruling at French Court of Appeals
On November 25, 2019, the Court of Appeals in Rennes, France recognized the filiation on French civil registration for four children born to surrogate women abroad. This decision is equivalent to authorizing surrogacy, even though it is prohibited by French law. This...
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