Human commodity
Grandmother becomes surrogate in Heraklion: “I waited 30 years and was afraid of this moment”
Emotional moments unfolded for a family in Heraklion, Crete, where a 55-year-old grandmother became a surrogate mother for her daughter, bringing a healthy baby boy into the world. This case is one of the rare occurrences in both Greece and worldwide.
Trafficking: The European Parliament extends legislation to protect victims
Forced marriage, illegal adoption and the exploitation of surrogacy are criminalised
Vatican Condemns Gender Reassignment and Surrogacy as "Threats" to Human Dignity
The Vatican has issued a strong condemnation of gender reassignment surgery and surrogacy, labeling them as "serious threats" to human dignity. In a document titled Dignitas Infinita ("Infinite Dignity"), approved by Pope Francis, these practices are equated with abortion and euthanasia, violating what is perceived as God's plan.
Greek same-sex marriage law could face court challenges over surrogacy exclusion, experts warn
A new law in Greece allows same-sex couples to marry but excludes them from future parenthood through surrogate mothers, which could lead to it being challenged in court, according to legal experts.