Stateless Children: The Global Surrogacy Conundrum The story of international surrogacy is complex, involving moral, legal, and practical challenges.
A recent development – the suspension of efforts to create a global framework for regulating surrogacy – highlights the alarming rate at which this practice leaves children without a clear nationality or legal status.
Countries with differing regulations on commercial surrogacy, such as Italy's outright ban and the US's minimal regulation, create a minefield for families seeking to expand their ranks through this means.