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Fertility treatment bans in Europe require lesbian couples to go abroad

Submitted by Jeff on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 8:41am
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Gay families from around the world get snapped in Times Square

Submitted by Jeff on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 6:58pm
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U.S. Customs to recognize gay families

Submitted by Jeff on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 7:58pm
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Family Equality Council's Jennifer Chrysler at the International LGBT Families Symposium 2011

Submitted by Jeff on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 9:55pm
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Jennifer moderated the panel on July 12, as lesbian and gay family equality activists from around the world, hosted by R Family Vacations, met in Florida for a week of discussions in the first ever International Symposium of LGBT Family Organizations. The symposium was part of an effort to increase international cooperation among LGBT family organizations worldwide, led by Family Equality Council, America's foremost advocate for LGBT families, the Network of European LGBT Families Associations (NELFA) and the Canadian LGBT Parenting Network based in Toronto.


Growing interest in surrogacy among European gay men brings the Men Having Babies Seminar and Expo to Spain this April

Submitted by Jeff on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 7:13am
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"Men Having Babies" - an annual Surrogacy Seminar and Expo in NY since 2005 - makes a debut in Europe on April 29, 2012 - Part of four-day LGBT families gathering near Barcelona, Spain.


Unprecedented international LGBT parenting symposium

Submitted by Jeff on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 7:41am
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International LGBT family organizations announce 'International Family Equality Day" for 2012

Submitted by Jeff on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 7:56am
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An international LGBT Family event

Submitted by Jeff on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 9:07am
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Due to the unique nature of our city, at Center Families, the family arm of the New York LGBT Center, we are accustomed to seeing a disproportionate number of bi-national and international couples in family events and in our support groups for prospective parents. To address the unique needs of this growing population we will be hosting on Sunday April 10, 2011 (1:00- 3:00pm), a special family event that will include activities for children as well as a discussion for bi-national and international LGBT parents living in the Tri-State area.


Men Having Babies 2010: What happened at the seminar?

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 9:01am
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John Weltman (pictured), president and founder of Circle Surrogacy, spoke at the Men Having Babies seminar in September 2010. John was one of several speakers. He presented about the role agencies have in arranging surrogacies. He explained the differences between traditional and gestational surrogacy, how agencies screen and match surrogates and donors with intended parents, the time line and costs of the process, and the difference between known and unknown donors.


INTERNATIONAL: 'Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why?'

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 9:53am
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A recent study offers a glimpse into the popularity of fertility treatment around the world. Although researchers studied a large portion of Europe, little information is reported about gays and lesbians.

During a one-month period, the ESHRE Task Force analysed data from clinics in six European countries: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland. Questionnaires were provided to patients coming from abroad for treatment.


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