Ukrainian surrogacy business is booming despite the war

23-05-2022

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Ukrainian surrogacy business is booming despite the war

The war in Ukraine has not stopped the surrogacy industry. Children are being born, and since April, some clinics have restarted the search for mothers for rent.

Ukrainian hotel for babies born from surrogacy. Photo AFP, Sergei Supinsky

European Parliament: Surrogacy is reproductive exploitation

The European Parliament condemns surrogacy, saying it is a form of reproductive exploitation. It did so in its resolution on the impact of the Ukrainian war on women at a plenary session in Strasburg.

Four questions about how surrogacy functions in Europe

The Italian right-wing politician Matteo Salvini initiatied a popular bill to limit surrogacy in Italy. It comes at a time of growing criticism towards these ‘wombs for hire’.

Italian governing party wants to abolish surrogacy

The governing Italian party Lega (League) wants to abolish surrogacy. According to party leader Matteo Salvini, the practice of wombs for rent is “barbaric” and must be stopped in any possible way.

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