Policy Level Advocacy – Sama – Resource Group for Women and Health

Examining the Contested Political and Economic Landscape of Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Regulations in India

By admin March 27, 2023 March 27, 2023 Our Work, Policy Level Advocacy, Surrogacy & ARTs

“Examining the Contested Political and Economic Landscape of Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Regulations in India” explores some of the critical discussions emerging after the passing of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act and Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. The article stresses the strengthening of cross movement collective action and upholding of reproductive rights and justice for all individuals. Continue reading

Sama’s comments & suggestions on the ART Bill 2020 to the Parliamentary Standing Committee

By admin November 4, 2020 January 7, 2023 Our Work, Policy Level Advocacy, Publications, Surrogacy & ARTs

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health & Family Welfare had invited Sama to provide comments and suggestions on the draft Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill 2020, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on September 14, 2020. Here are Sama’s comments and recommendations… Continue reading

Sama at the 43rd Session of Human Rights Council

By admin March 5, 2020 January 7, 2023 Our Work, Policy Level Advocacy, Surrogacy & ARTs

The Center for Reproductive Rights (The Center) invited Sarojini N of Sama – Resource Group for Women and Health as a panelist at the side-event on Infertility and Human Rights held on 2 March 2020, during the 43rd session of… Continue reading

Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016: Analysis and Suggested Changes

By admin July 15, 2018 January 7, 2023 Our Work, Policy Briefs, Policy Level Advocacy, Publications, Surrogacy & ARTs

The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 is listed for the session of Parliament which begins in July 2018. Sama has prepared a Policy Brief addressing the issues and concerns around the bill in its current form. Download PDF Continue reading

22nd Meeting of the Central Supervisory Board (PC-PNDT)

By admin October 13, 2014 January 7, 2023 Our Work, Policy Level Advocacy, Surrogacy & ARTs

Sama was invited to participate in the 22nd Meeting of the Central Supervisory Board constituted under the PC-PNDT Act (1994) on 13th October 2014 in Delhi. The meeting was part of a process to review the PC-PNDT Act and include ARTs within… Continue reading

Letter to the Health Minister about ARTs and Surrogacy

By admin February 6, 2014 January 7, 2023 Our Work, Policy Level Advocacy, Surrogacy & ARTs

Letter to Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, raising issues and concerns related to assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) and surrogacy: To, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi Dear Shri Ghulam… Continue reading

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