The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption

The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is an international agreement designed to ensure that adoptions across national borders are safe, ethical, and in the best interests of the child. Established in 1993, it sets standards for how countries should handle adoption processes, protect children's rights, and prevent child trafficking. The Convention encourages cooperation between countries to ensure that adoptions are conducted transparently and legally, safeguarding the well-being of adopted children and their adoptive families. Countries that are part of the Convention must follow its guidelines, promoting responsible practices in intercountry adoption.