The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)

Global Surrogacy Regulation Efforts Stall, Raising Statelessness Concerns

International efforts to establish a global surrogacy convention have stalled due to deep divisions among member states, increasing the risk of statelessness and legal limbo for babies born abroad. Experts warn of exploitation and "limping parentage," while campaigners call for a global ban amidst rising demand.