Global Meeting Condemns Surrogacy, Calls for Ban

Pope Francis and the Vatican urge for a complete ban on surrogacy, emphasizing its exploitation and commodification of women and children. Meanwhile, a woman from London, Kim Smith, embraces surrogacy to experience pregnancy without the commitment of parenthood, following her mother's footsteps as a surrogate. In a contrasting view, the UN Population Fund's policy paper suggests considering gestational surrogacy as part of 'comprehensive family planning' and potentially a human right, despite international controversies and concerns about exploitation. The debate surrounding surrogacy extends to ethical considerations of assisted reproductive technologies and children's rights, with Pope Francis advocating for a global ban on surrogacy due to its detrimental effects on individuals involved.