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Women and Reproductive Technologies

87.14IC Women and Reproductive Technologies

Noting that reproduction has become the object of major technological advances, among which are techniques for genetic screening,

in vitro fertilization, pre-natal diagnosis, and the extraordinary treatment of fertility;

Aware that there is very little legislation dealing with these techniques despite their profound social and ethical implications;

Concerned that more and more women are seeing this technology, not as a source of freedom and power but of potential economic and social exploitation;

Recommends that the International Council of Women:

  1. Organize seminars and information programs on the subject of women and reproductive technology;
  2. Urge National Councils to ensure that legislation is developed in their respective countries to protect women from social and economic exploitation in the area of advanced reproductive technology.