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UN Expert Demands Global Ban on Exploitative Surrogacy

10/17/2025

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On October 16, 2025, UN expert Reem Alsalem called for a global ban on surrogacy, labeling it exploitative and violent toward women and children.
Alsalem's report describes the surrogacy industry as a multibillion-dollar enterprise that commodifies women and children.
Italy's Minister for Family, Eugenia Roccella, backed the stance and urged an international prohibition.
Ireland's Health Committee proposed expanding parental rights for surrogacy, drawing concerns from pro-life advocates about commodification.

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On October 16, 2025, UN expert Reem Alsalem called for a global ban on surrogacy, labeling it exploitative and violent toward women and children.
Alsalem's report describes the surrogacy industry as a multibillion-dollar enterprise that commodifies women and children.
Italy's Minister for Family, Eugenia Roccella, backed the stance and urged an international prohibition.
Ireland's Health Committee proposed expanding parental rights for surrogacy, drawing concerns from pro-life advocates about commodification.