Hague Adoption Convention

The Hague Adoption Convention is an international agreement designed to ensure the safe and ethical adoption of children across borders. Established in 1993, it provides clear guidelines for how adoptions should be conducted, emphasizing the child’s best interests and protection from abduction or trafficking. The convention requires countries to work together, ensuring that adoptive parents are suitable and that the process is transparent. By participating in the convention, countries commit to upholding these standards, making international adoptions more trustworthy for children and families involved.