Bioethics
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Stem cell research, genetic testing, cloning: progress in the life sciences is giving human beings new power to improve our health and control the development processes of all living species. Concerns about the social, cultural, legal and ethical implications of such progress have led to one of the most significant debates of the past century. A new word has been coined to encompass these concerns: bioethics.
Since the 1970s, UNESCO's involvement in the field of bioethics has reflected the international dimensions of this debate. Founded on the belief that there can be no peace without the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind, UNESCO tries to involve all countries in this international and transcultural discussion.
News
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30.11.18
UNESCO cautions against reckless application of gene editing
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17.09.18
Artificial Intelligence: reflection on its complexity and impact on society
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10.09.18
Two UNESCO debates on ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Gene Editing (11 & 12 September)
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29.07.18
Call for application: Regional Ethics Teacher Training Course in Doha- Qatar (4-7 November 2018)
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06.12.17
Haze Pollution: Seeking Solutions from Bioethics and Sustainability Science Perspectives
Report of the IBC
Report of COMEST
Publications
Global Bioethics: What for?
20th anniversary of UNESCO’s Bioethics Programme