end-of-life choices
Ludwig Minelli: Dignitas Founder Dies Through Assisted Suicide Before 93rd Birthday
Dec 01, 2025 09:46 am CST
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has ended his life through assisted suicide just days before turning 93. Established in 1998, Dignitas serves over 10,000 members internationally, championing self-determination in end-of-life decisions while operating within Switzerland's legal framework that permits assisted suicide but prohibits euthanasia.
Fighting for Dignity: How One Woman's Terminal Illness Journey Is Changing Mexico's Euthanasia Laws
Oct 29, 2025 03:45 pm CST
A 30-year-old Mexican woman with multiple terminal conditions is leading a groundbreaking campaign to legalize euthanasia in Mexico. Samara Martinez, who spends 10 hours daily on dialysis after two failed kidney transplants, has gathered over 118,000 signatures and uses her social media influence to advocate for the right to die with dignity. Her legislative proposal will be presented to the Mexican Senate this week, potentially making Mexico the next Latin American nation to recognize end-of-life autonomy.