Cambodia cracks down on illegal international surrogacy as demand remains high

Once a hub for affordable surrogacy following restrictions in neighbouring countries, Cambodia is trying to curb the practice because of human trafficking concerns.

Commercial surrogacy is a highly popular service around the world — but as countries crack down on the potential for exploitation, it is becoming steadily harder for prospective parents to pursue.

In Western nations, surrogacy services can cost between €50,000 and €200,000. As a result, some Europeans are turning to developing countries where surrogates can be found more affordably.

Among the top destinations is Cambodia, where surrogacy became widespread after the practice was heavily restricted in neighbouring countries like Thailand, India and Nepal.

In full: https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/24/cambodia-cracks-down-on-illegal-international-surrogacy-as-demand-remains-high

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