State Parties to the Hague Adoption Convention

State Parties to the Hague Adoption Convention are countries that have agreed to follow its rules to ensure that international adoptions are conducted ethically, safely, and transparently. These countries implement consistent procedures to protect children, birth families, and adoptive families, minimizing the risks of abduction, trafficking, or exploitation. By being a Party, a country commits to cooperation with other nations, establishing accredited agencies, and adhering to standards that promote the child's best interests throughout the adoption process.