Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption

The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption is an international treaty that sets common standards to ensure that adoptions between countries are safe, ethical, and in the best interests of the child. It aims to preventabusive practices like kidnapping or trafficking, promote thorough checks on the child's background, and establish cooperation between countries to facilitate legitimate adoptions. By adhering to these guidelines, countries work together to protect children's rights and ensure that intercountry adoptions are carried out legally and responsibly.