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December 14, 2025December 12, 2025

Passing of a Pioneer and Warrior

DIGNITAS mourns the death of its founder and Secretary General Ludwig A. Minelli, who died on 29 November 2025 shortly before his 93rd birthday by voluntary assisted dying. (Continue reading ...)

November 30, 2025November 28, 2025

Honoring Dignity Through Generosity: How Your Support Powers Final Exit Network

Join the global day of giving and stand with Final Exit Network. Together, we ensure that every individual has the right to choose their end of life journey with dignity and compassion. (Continue reading ...)

September 7, 2025September 5, 2025

Final Exit Network Welcomes Michelle Witte as New Executive Director

A significant new chapter is unfolding at Final Exit Network (FEN) as the organization proudly announces the appointment of Michelle Witte as its new Executive Director. Bringing a powerful and unique blend of personal lived experience, invaluable nonprofit leadership, and tireless advocacy, Witte is exceptionally positioned to guide FEN and its critical mission forward with renewed vision and empathy. (Continue reading ...)

August 24, 2025August 22, 2025

The Philosophical, Legal, and Ethical Basis for Aid in Dying

A society's evolving cultures and codes—moral, ethical, and legal—reflect its changing needs and experiences, particularly in how it approaches death, dying, and the decision to assist in the dying process. (Continue reading ...)

July 20, 2025July 29, 2025

An Ethical Take on Physician-Assisted Death: A Physician’s Morality

"If medicine can justify one method for the humane ending of life, then all methods should be justified, inclusive of PAD, for it is as dignifying and compassionate as withdrawing a treatment from a patient who no longer wants to prolong their suffering." -- Jenna Khoja (Continue reading ...)

June 29, 2025July 4, 2025

My First Inner-Circle MAiD Experience: A Canadian Story

A funeral director shares their perspective on end-of-life choices and finding peace. (Continue reading ...)

May 11, 2025May 9, 2025

Terminally ill Florida woman dies on her own terms. These bills could let others do the same.

“Everyone is just one bad death away from supporting laws like medical aid in dying.” -- Tony Ray (Continue reading ...)

April 27, 2025April 28, 2025

Does palliative sedation ease suffering during end-of-life care?

What constitutes unbearable suffering, and at what point is palliative sedation appropriate? Is there a difference between palliative sedation and euthanasia? (Continue reading ...)

April 13, 2025April 11, 2025

End-of-life choice and religious teachings (part two)

Part Two -- While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …” (Continue reading ...)

April 6, 2025April 4, 2025

End-of-life choice and religious teachings (part one)

While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …” (Continue reading ...)

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