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Introduction
The Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
(Hague Adoption Convention) protects children and their families
against the risks of illegal, irregular, premature or ill-prepared
adoptions abroad. This Convention, which operates through a system
of national Central Authorities, reinforces the UN Convention on the
Rights of the Child (Art. 21) and seeks to ensure that intercountry
adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and with respect
for his or her fundamental rights. It also seeks to prevent the abduction, the
sale of, or traffic in children. For further information, see the Outline of the Convention or the more detailed "Information Brochure" on the Convention.
Please note that the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference has no
mandate to assist in individual adoption cases. If you have a question
relating to intercountry adoption and your country is a Party to the 1993 Adoption Convention, please contact the Central Authority designated by your country.
