Launch of new tools for policy makers and practitioners to protect children’s rights in third party reproduction and surrogacy
New and innovative resources are now available following several online expert meetings that culminated in three-day discussions at the Brocher Foundation representing multi-disciplinary groups for those working in third party reproduction and/or surrogacy. These two publications benefit from the collective thinking of world leading experts working in third party reproduction and/or surrogacy from a children’s rights perspective, including those with lived experience. It however does not necessarily reflect the views of all the experts and/or their organisations.
- Note for high-level policy makers : Ensuring respect for children’s human rights in third-party reproduction including surrogacy
The developments in third-party reproduction (TPR), particularly gamete and embryo donation, have facilitated becoming a parent. These developments have equally resulted in a multi-billion dollar fertility industryraising particular child rights concerns. This note encourages policy makers to ensure that, whenever TPR and surrogacy practices occur, human rights standards are respected. It does this by firstly examining children’s rights for all TPR practices, followed by specific considerations for surrogacy. The policy note concludes with recommendations, including for access to justice and effective remedies whenever these rights have not been complied with.
- Note for practitioners : Children’s human rights in relation to donor conception or surrogacy
The aim of this document is to improve understanding and implementation of children’s human rights within the context of donor conception or surrogacy throughout the life stages. Placing children’s human rights at the core of policy and practice carries significant implications for practitioners to ensure those rights are respected. This includes situations where informal arrangements are made.
- 21 March 2026
