IVF children entitled to know genetic parents

WHEN a human ovum is fertilised, the embryo (zygote) is a human person with all the genes and chromosomes necessary for life.

IVF children entitled to know genetic parents

This embryo has human rights, including the right to life. No one has the right to experiment with or destroy that life.

During childhood and adult life, that person has the human right to discover who its parents are and those who are really responsible for its welfare and education. Donors of ova and sperm should be made aware of their responsibility to any child produced by them.

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