Statement by the German Society of Human Genetics
on the Occasion of the Proclamation of the "Prevention of Progeny with Hereditary Diseases Act" 75 Years Ago.

In the context of the International Congress of Genetics the German Society of Human Genetics together with the German Society of Genetics (GfG) explicitly dissociate themselves from all eugenic aspirations. They define the well-being of individuals and their families as the primary goal of their activities.

"...The members of the GfH, aware of their historical responsibility, are committed in their professional functions and in public discourse to advocate respect for all individuals and their natural genetic diversity. They reject any form of discrimination based on ethnic characteristics or on genetically determined diseases or handicaps..." (extract)