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Global perspectives on assisted dying

We believe in the importance of trustworthy information on this topic This page serves as a vital hub, directing you to numerous organizations around the globe dedicated to providing accurate and compassionate information about assisted dying. It's crucial for our supporters to know that this is a worldwide conversation, and resources are available internationally.

 

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Discover trusted resources

Below, you'll find links to various organizations committed to providing factual and supportive information:

  • The BMJ - Assisted Dying: Provides clinical perspectives, research, and a platform for global debate on the topic.

  • Final Exit Network: A US-based non-profit that offers education and support for individuals seeking end-of-life options.

  • Exit International: An international organization founded by Dr. Philip Nitschke that focuses on a human rights approach to end-of-life choices.

International Organisations

 

  • Dignity in Dying (UK): The leading UK campaigning organization for legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.

  • Compassion in Dying (UK): A sister charity to Dignity in Dying that helps people prepare for the end of life and understand their current legal rights.

  • Death With Dignity (USA): Focuses on policy reform and provides extensive resources for patients, families, and researchers in the United States.

  • Government of Canada - Medical Assistance in Dying: The official government portal detailing the laws, eligibility, and process for MAID in Canada.

  • Dying With Dignity Canada: A national human-rights charity providing education on end-of-life options and support for the MAID process.

  • Go Gentle Australia: An organization that provides information on voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws across Australian states and acts as an information hub for patients and health professionals.

  • End of Life Law in Australia (QUT): A comprehensive legal resource explaining the specific VAD laws and eligibility criteria for each Australian state.

  • Assisted Dying Research Network (NZ): Based at Victoria University of Wellington, this network provides resources and research on the End of Life Choice Act in New Zealand.

  • End of Life Choice Society (NZ)   An advocacy organisation pursuing change in the law that will enhance choice at the end of life.