Declaration of Istanbul

What is this about?

The Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism

Unethical activities take place among organ transplantation. Instances of practices like organ trafficking and traveling abroad to purchase organs from the poor and vulnerable makeup up 10% of the transplants. The Declaration of Istanbul promotes and provides ethical guidelines and principles to prevent unethical practices like the exploitation of the powerless and poor, and supports the development of ethical programs for organ transplantation.

Why is this important?

Unethical practices among organ transplantation are common and provoke harm, especially to those in need. Guidelines and principles are important to prevent such practices.

For whom is this important?

All stakeholders in research

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Who

When

2008

Where

Istambul