The dawn of a new era in IVF is here, and with it, human life is being reduced to that of a test subject. The IVF industry is booming, with little regulation and tech start-ups eager to profit. In fact, it is widely known that the minimal regulations in place “are being relaxed to give clinics more autonomy and less regulatory oversight or accountability when performing IVF.”[1] Source
The Center for Bioethics and Culture welcomes the July 2025 report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, which offers a sobering assessment of surrogacy. The report leaves no doubt: surrogacy is not empowerment—it is exploitation. The official report is yet to be presented to the UN general assembly in […] The post Surrogacy at the UN: A Global Call to Protect Women and Children appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
It’s hardly controversial to say that our culture has long since abandoned its Judeo-Christian roots. On key social issues such as contraception, abortion, and divorce, our civilization could scarcely be more out of step with the principles that guided the Christian West for countless centuries. And yet, it seems that we have not yet reached… The post Human Dignity in a Technological World appeared first on Human Life International .
A new United Nations report is calling for the eradication of surrogacy in all its forms, arguing that the practice inherently harms both women and children. It also recommends punishing buyers, clinics and agencies. Ireland should pay attention. We have one of the most permissive surrogacy laws in Europe although it is awaiting commencement for […] The post A very strong critique of all forms of surrogacy from the UN first appeared on The Iona Institute .
A recent surrogacy discovery in Arcadia, California, is forcing the question: “Who is the mother?” Authorities removed 15 toddlers from the Arcadia home of former Chinese government official Guojun Xuan and his wife, Silvia Zhang, after discovering a two-month-old with a traumatic head injury. In total, 21 children ranging from two months to 13 years […] The post California’s Surrogacy Trade Exposed: 21 Children, One Dark Industry first appeared on California Family Council .
Headlines recently announced a groundbreaking—but deeply troubling—development: scientists in Guangzhou, China, are developing the world’s first pregnancy-simulating humanoid robot, outfitted with an artificial womb capable of carrying a fetus from conception through to delivery.[1] This prototype, expected to be ready by 2026 and priced under ¥100,000 (approximately US $14,000), is described by its creators as a […] The post A Mechanized Womb: A Call for Human-Centered Ethics in Reproductive Technology appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
Bacus examines philosophical arguments that tie personhood to consciousness or prior mental states. She argues that these approaches do not justify excluding unborn human beings from basic moral protection.
Realities of Embryo Adoption What patients and providers need to know What Is Embryo Adoption? Embryo adoption refers to the transfer of frozen embryos originally created by another couple to a person or couple. The intended mother undergoes IVF to carry and raise the resulting child. It usually involves legal contracts and matching programs run […] The post Realities of Embryo Adoption appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
Andersen argues that IVF counseling often gives insufficient attention to the moral and emotional consequences of creating surplus embryos. She frames frozen or discarded embryos as human lives and urges patients to consider those implications before treatment.
The Australian Law Reform Commission is soliciting submissions for their Surrogacy Reform Issues Paper. The Issues Paper introduces our inquiry and explains what we have been asked to do. It provides a brief overview of surrogacy laws in Australia. The Issues Paper also sets out some principles we may use to guide reform and lists […] The post Australian Law Reform Commission: Submission on the Review of Surrogacy Laws appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
The Center for Bioethics and Culture submitted a formal letter opposing Pennsylvania’s HB350 because it prioritizes contractual arrangements over the rights and welfare of children and women. By permitting paid surrogacy and establishing parentage by contract, HB350 dangerously commodifies children and exploits women’s reproductive labor. It also weakens critical safeguards—such as background checks and home […] The post Opposition to HB 350, “Uniform Parentage Act” – Potential Harm in Surrogacy and Parental Safeguards appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
Conservative Ladies of America interviews OB/GYN William Lile about fetal development, abortion and pro-life strategy after Dobbs. The discussion presents a medical and advocacy case for protecting unborn children while urging the movement to remain engaged in state and national debates.
What happens when a 100% pro-life Down syndrome advocacy organization teams with a 100% pro-life diaper company? Families within the Down syndrome community feel seen, loved, and valued. Just after Mother’s Day, Team Iron Will, a pro-life nonprofit dedicated to championing “the intrinsic value of individuals with Down syndrome as they fulfill God’s purpose for […] The post Pro-Life Organizations Bless Down Syndrome Community with Diapers appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Geraghty discusses the birth of Adriana Smith's son after she was declared brain dead during pregnancy. The commentary considers the ethical justification for continued support and disputes claims that Georgia's abortion law necessarily dictated her care.
Americans United for Life (AUL) is pleased to share our 2025 Second Quarter Life Litigation Report. The report tracks major bioethics cases in federal and state courts across the country. These cases range from early life issues, such as abortion and in vitro fertilization, to end-of-life questions, such as assisted suicide. The goal of the […] The post 2025 Q2 Life Litigation Report appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Erika, a 35-year-old single mother of two, experienced severe health complications and emotional trauma during and after her surrogacy pregnancy, including hyperemesis, carbon monoxide poisoning, and toxic mold exposure, while being controlled and isolated by the intended parents under a strict contract. After giving birth prematurely, Erika was denied contact with the baby and felt discarded and unappreciated, highlighting the potential physical and emotional risks and ethical concerns in the surrogacy industry.
What Governor Hochul does with the assisted suicide bill that the NY Senate passed this past Monday will speak volumes about how in-tune she is with the progressive international disability rights movement — and more importantly, with New Yorkers who reject the idea that suicide is rational, just because a person has a disability. […]
NFP is a fully pro-life method of avoiding and achieving pregnancy that works with your body rather than against it. It is more than an alternative to artificial birth control—it is a way of life that aligns with natural law and the Christian view of personhood. Source
Geiger and Carlson argue that pro-life responses to IVF policy should distinguish embryo-protection concerns from other religious or ethical objections. They recommend compassion toward people experiencing infertility and discuss alternatives whose medical claims require separate clinical review.
In her testimony on May 19, 2025, Catie Kelley, Policy Counsel for Americans United for Life, urged the Maine Senate Committee on Judiciary to support Legislative Document 1930, which would recognize unborn children as persons under the Maine Criminal Code for charges including Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, and Domestic Violence. Kelley emphasized the critical need for […] The post TESTIMONY: Advocating for the Personhood of Unborn Children and Protecting Pregnant Women in Maine appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Schadenberg discusses an inquest involving Normand Meunier and concerns about inadequate hospital care preceding his assisted death. He argues that the case illustrates the need to address neglect rather than treat euthanasia as an answer to preventable suffering.
The appropriate, pro-life response to the Alabama ruling is not to gut Louisiana’s IVF laws. Rather, it is to recognize that ultimately, it is up to the industry to avoid another “Alabama situation” by maintaining standards that would have prevented the events that led to the Court case in the first place, and to reinforce those standards through legislative action that establishes, maintains, and reinforces accountability. Sen. Pressly’s bill does the opposite. The post What Louisiana Pro-Life Leaders Get Wrong About “Protecting IVF” first appeared on Them Before Us .
She wanted a biological child. IVF seemed like the only option. What happened next changed everything. Leigh Ann Woznica underwent four grueling rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF), losing eight embryos along the way. In this powerful interview, she opens up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll IVF took on her—and why she now… The post Undergoing 4 Rounds of IVF: My Journey | Leigh Ann Woznica appeared first on Human Life International .
Maria McFadden Maffucci criticizes public comments about autism that she believes reduce human worth to productivity or independence. She urges pro-life advocates to defend the dignity of autistic people consistently and to support families rather than dehumanize those needing care.
Personhood advocates have long called for Planned Parenthood to be defunded. Photo Credit: Joseph Cochran Productions Defunding America’s prominent baby-killing machine, Planned Parenthood, has been a cry of devoted personhood advocates for many years. Yet, the efforts of politicians have been half-hearted at best as Planned Parenthood continues to receive almost $700 million a year […] Source
Peter Singer, the internationally influential emeritus bioethics professor from Princeton, is known as a moral philosopher — which in his case is an oxymoron. Not only has he repeatedly endorsed the moral propriety of infanticide, but he has also yawned at bestiality and suggested experimenting on cognitively disabled people rather than animals if they are not “persons,” among other ethically depraved opinions. Singer and another philosophy professor — Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek — just took to the opinion pages of the New York Times to endorse geriatric suicide. It seems a noted 90-year-old psy
A Canadian election pledge not to expand euthanasia eligibility to mental illness alone. Schadenberg also presents disability advocates' calls for broader restrictions on eligibility beyond that campaign commitment.
The Center for Bioethics & Culture submitted to the United Nations the following letter as a response to the call for input to the thematic report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls to the General Assembly 80th session on surrogacy and violence against women and girls. Surrogacy presents complex ethical, legal, […] The post The Human Rights Challenges of Surrogacy: A Response to the UN Office of the High Commissioner appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
A new paper from the Anscombe Bioethics Centre in Oxford warns against using Australia as a model for UK laws on assisted suicide and euthanasia. Both the UK Parliament at Westminster and the Scottish Parliament are currently considering bills that would legalise what is often called “assisted dying”. In his briefing paper Wrong Side of the […] The post Euthanasia; a warning from Australia first appeared on The Iona Institute .
