Advocacy
French citizens’ council votes for assisted dying.
75% of the citizens’ coucil voted in favor of opening up “active assistance in dying”.
February 21, 2023
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Advocacy
Luca Coscioni accompanies Bologna woman to Switzerland
An 89-year-old Bologna woman suffering from a severe form of Parkinson’s Disease asked WF member Luca Coscioni Association for help to bring her to Zurich where she received aid in dying.
February 12, 2023
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Advocacy
Poll: 82% of Canadians support seeking MAID
Ipsos poll finds that 82% of Canadians support adults seeking MAID if suffering from an intolerable mental disorder.
February 12, 2023
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Philippines
Filipino rights group calls for assisted suicide
On January 19, UCA News mentioned that a Philippine rights group has set itself on a possible collision course with the Church by calling for
January 19, 2023
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Isle of Man
Opposition on assisted dying in Isle of Man
On January 11, Isle of Man Today reported that more than fifty medics get together to say: ‘We don’t want euthanasia’. The campaign comes as
January 11, 2023
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France
Deep divisions about euthanasia in French citizens’ debate
On January 11, Christians Network Europe reported that the Citizens’ Convention on the end of life in France shows deep divisions between participants. The 185
January 11, 2023
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United Kingdom
Assisted dying inquiry launched in UK
In early December, an inquiry was launched to explore the arguments across the debate with a focus on the healthcare aspects of assisted dying. The
December 5, 2022
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Dying With Dignity Canada
Look back at WFRtDS Conference 2022 in Toronto
From November 3 – 6, Dying With Dignity Canada hosted the World Federation of Right to Die Societies International Conference 2022 in Toronto. This event,
November 7, 2022
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Iceland
Majority of Icelandic people in favor of assisted dying
Recent surveys among the Icelandic public and health professionals show that there is a great support for introducing assisted dying laws. The main reason for
November 5, 2022
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France
Euthanasia Citizens Convention for France
On September 13, Emmanuel Macron launched a citizens’ convention on the end of life, to take place in October. The opposition parties, with divergent positions
September 13, 2022
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