To talk about surrogacy is to talk about life, hope, and the profound human capacity to accompany us in the most important moments of our lives. It is true that this topic sparks ethical, legal, and medical debates around the world. However, beyond the conflicting positions, what must never be lost sight of is that we are talking about people, stories, and dreams.
At the heart of surrogacy are three fundamental values: respect for life, human dignity, and free and informed consent. UNESCO’s Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights (2005) reminds us that dignity is inherent to every human being and must always be protected. In this sense, any surrogacy process must be approached with profound care, ensuring that both the surrogate mother and the child and the family they expect are treated with respect, without objectification or exploitation.
Likewise, international organizations such as UNICEF insist that children born through these techniques have the same rights as any other: the right to identity, protection, and, above all, to be received with love and safety. This reminder invites us to understand that surrogacy cannot be reduced to a contract or a medical procedure, but rather a life experience that combines rights, emotions, and responsibilities.
The surrogate mother, for her part, must have all the information, support, and guidance to make a free, informed, and respected decision. Her role is essential and deserves recognition and care at every stage of the process. This is not about “renting a womb,” but about honoring a deeply human act of self-sacrifice.
Therefore, speaking of surrogacy cannot only be about the technique, but also about values. Values that remind us that no life is an object, that every birth deserves respect, and that every decision made along this path must be framed by ethics, support, and empathy.
The invitation, then, is to reflect consciously. Surrogacy can be a bridge to building families and giving life where it previously seemed impossible, as long as it is done with responsibility, dignity, and deep care for each person involved.
