The Hague Adoption Convention

The Hague Adoption Convention is an international treaty designed to protect children involved in intercountry adoptions. Established in 1993, it sets rules to ensure that adoptions are conducted legally and ethically, preventing child trafficking and ensuring that children are placed in safe, loving homes. The Convention requires countries to work together, verifying adoption processes and safeguarding children's rights. This means that if a child is adopted from one country to another, there are safeguards in place to ensure that the adoption is in the child's best interest, promoting their well-being throughout the process.