Written evidence submitted to the United Kingdom Parliament by the International Coalition for the Abolition of Surrogate Motherhood [EDF0055] Paris, 8 January 2026 On behalf of the International Coalition for the Abolition of the Commodification of Women’s Reproductive Capacities, uniting organisations across multiple countries and continents, we are writing to express our serious concern […]
The neoliberal and patriarchal construction of consent
Over the past few decades, the concept of consent has become one of the cornerstones of contemporary feminist activism. It has established itself as the decisive criterion used to distinguish between legitimate sexual relations, based on free, informed and enthusiastic agreement, and illegitimate and criminal relations, imposed through coercion, manipulation or abuse of vulnerability. On […]
Advocacy Kit for the abolitionist position
Surrogacy: Hear The Voices Of Those On The Frontline
When it comes to surrogacy, the so-called ‘intended parents’ take centre stage. The women who give birth to the children are either silenced or have their stories controlled to fit the narrative demanded by the market. However, some surrogate mothers find the strength to speak out and break the silence surrounding the abuse they have […]
Surrogacy: A New Chapter In Violence Against Women. (FILIA-2025)
Join our two events at Filia 2025 (Brighton -UK) Register to join FiLiA Women’s Rights Conference — FiLiA Have a look at the global agenda FiLiA2025 Conference Agenda — FiLiA Hear The Voices Of Those On The Frontline Auditorium 2 Saturday, 11 October 2025 13:45-15:15 BST (1h 30m) The media glorifies the commissioning people— […]
Madrid, 6 September 2025. A significant date for the abolition of surrogacy
On 6 September 2025, crowds of women dressed in red, the uniform of the scarlet handmaids in Margaret Atwood’s dystopia[i], flooded the streets of Madrid. This remarkably organised event was launched by Las Criadas[ii] and immediately joined by a multitude of organisations, including ICASM, represented by our co-president Berta O. García. The aim of […]
Surrogate motherhood is a form of human trafficking and should be condemned as such.
The text written by Berta O. Garcia was forwarded to Reem Alsalem, United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls. Definition of Surrogacy Firstly, it is necessary to define what surrogate pregnancy is – or whatever name is used to refer to this practice – in order to clarify that it is not […]
International Women’s Rights Day 2025 – ICASM Press release
Women have the right to safety, dignity and to be considered as full human beings. The International Day of Action for Women’s Rights reminds us of this. And today, these rights are still not guaranteed. As a feminist organisation fighting for the abolition of surrogate motherhood, ICAMS is confronted daily with the reality of […]
ICASM support Taiwan feminists fighting against surrogacy
As an international feminist coalition for the abolition of surrogate motherhood, we fully support the action of the Taiwan Women’s Link against the attempt to open up Taiwan to surrogacy. We join them in protesting against this bill and the ongoing amendments. Surrogacy commodifies women and children, it cares for no one, neither the […]
For the attention of the members of the HCCH Parentage / Surrogacy Project Working Group. 4 November 2024
ICAMS calls on the members of the HCCH working group at each session For the attention of the members of the HCCH Parentage / Surrogacy Project Working Group Paris, 4 November 2024 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen For this 3rd meeting of the Working Group on the Project on Parentage, including that linked […]