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January 26, 2025
Obituary – Derek Humphry by Philip Nitschke
Philip writes: I knew Derek Humphry for almost 30 years. He was an inspiring and driving force in the modern right to die movement. I was delighted when he accepted an invitation to attend the Voluntary Euthanasia Research Foundation (forerunner of Exit) Conference in Broken Hill in outback New South Wales in September 1997. This […]
January 26, 2025
Till death do us part: more people opt for Duo Euthanasia
The number of elderly people who want to die at the same time as their loved one is growing. ‘Duo euthanasia’ is seen by some as the height of romance, but is not always manageable. ‘On the day of the euthanasia, they went for coffee and cake first’ report Gertien Koster and Jos Schuring in […]
December 29, 2024
The Year in Review at Exit International
As with most organisations, the end of a busy year is a period for reflection: for looking back and planning forward. The year past (2024) has been a momentous year for Exit, not only because the Sarco project came to fruition but for all the other activities that the organisation managed to cram into a […]
December 23, 2024
Happy New Year in 2025
To everyone in the Exit community, A heart felt thank you for your support in 2024. This has been a challenging year in terms of the Sarco project but we have come out stronger and more determined than ever. The first use of the Sarco was a mammoth task. The logistics were mind-boggling. In this […]
December 18, 2024
More Spaniards Request Euthanasia
The number of applications for euthanasia in Spain increased significantly in 2023, with an increase of almost 25% compared to the previous year. This is according to the Ministry of Health’s annual report analysing the 2023 figures. A total of 766 applications were submitted, of which 334 were eventually carried out. This means that only […]
December 8, 2024
Registrations are now closed
The next Workshop-Webinar will be held on16/17 January 2025 on the Topic of ‘How to Avoid Mistakes on your Final Day’. This workshop-webinar will address the dos and donts of what to do in the lead-up to one’s lawful, elective, DIY and self-determined death. The session will cover a range of strategies. ONLINE WORKSHOP-WEBINARS Are […]
