Dr. Widad Akreyi, a prominent global advocate for humanitarian causes, is the author of “Missing Embryos,” published in May 2025. Given the global number of couples undergoing IVF treatments, this book comes as no surprise, as Dr. Akreyi’s stance on important topics has been well-known for decades.
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Description
A couple longing for children, a renowned IVF clinic, and fertility specialists striving for international recognition: from these intertwined threads, Dr. Widad Akreyi, multiple award-winner in the USA and Europe, delivers a heart-pounding tale of love, loss, and the blurred lines between right and wrong—unbridled and bursting with significance.
Since Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, was born in 1978, the use of IVF to treat infertility has steadily increased, leading to the birth of over 12 million children globally. Driven by its undeniable necessity, IVF has evolved into a thriving business with promising future prospects.
Politically, it has garnered attention, with the title “father of IVF” frequently mentioned, prompting questions about its potential to become the next frontier in politics.
Socially, most of us know someone who has been affected by infertility. Data reveals a concerning decline in sperm counts, with a drop of over 50 percent, which is now accelerating, raising fears of a possible infertility pandemic.
Sandy and Ronney are all too familiar with this pandemic. They have been trying to conceive naturally for years. After exhausting all their options, they resort to IVF, facing the risks and ethical dilemmas associated with it. Often overlooked or downplayed, these include embryo destruction, embryo misplacement, and the birth of babies intended for specific families to others.
Candidly and compellingly written, Missing Embryos is a true story that embodies the captivating strength of the human spirit and the indomitable power of resilience.
About The Author
Dr. Widad Akreyi, a champion of justice and peace, and a recipient of numerous awards, is one of the most prominent global advocates for humanitarian causes. A human rights leader, international health expert, and author, she also serves as ambassador and jury member of International Woman Harmony Award. By embracing her diverse roles and using her platform to promote meaningful change, she remains resolute in her determination to make a positive impact.
In a world plagued by indifference and lack of solidarity, Dr. Widad Akreyi emerges as a refreshing and inspiring exception. Ranked among the most influential public figures, such as John F. Kennedy, Mother Teresa, Desmond Tutu, and the Dalai Lama, she is a celebrated icon of justice, gender equality, and peacebuilding, embodying the true essence of these ideals.
Under her leadership, campaigns like Save Kobane, Save Christians, Save Yazidis, and Save Humanity achieved remarkable success, elevating Widad to a global platform as a voice for the voiceless.
Her extensive experiences encompass serving in a variety of executive positions, including Senior Lobbyist at the United Nations, Co-founder and President of Defend International (an NGO that promotes peace and democracy through cultural relations and diplomacy), Counsellor for Everywoman Everywhere Coalition, and member of Board of Directors of Education for Global Peace.
She has received numerous accolades, including the esteemed Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) Peace and Freedom Award, the International Woman Harmony Award, the International Pfeffer Peace Award, the Davenport Mayor Medal, the Bridge-Gap-Between-Cultures Prize, and the prestigious Woman of Year 2020.
Through grit, resilience, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Widad has accomplished the extraordinary feat of earning a Master’s degree in genetics and a PhD in public health and epidemiology. Today, she is a sought-after speaker, giving talks in various settings worldwide. Throughout the years, she has peer-reviewed hundreds of papers for esteemed medical journals, mentored over 300 college students, performed charity work, and given countless interviews.
Her books include The Viking’s Kurdish Love series (Zoroastrians’ Fight for Survival; Females of Valor; Roots of To-Be Templars; and Nothing Remains Hidden), Anatomy of Covid Calamity, and Vitamin E and Lung Cancer Risk Models. An advocate of equality, Widad generously donates all royalties from her books to deserving charities that strive to improve the lives of those in need, both locally and globally.
Kurdish by birth, her heart resides in several Western cities scattered across vast continents.
Connect with DR. WIDAD AKREYI
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