Publication of Vol. XXVII of the Judges' Newsletter on International Child Protection
The Permanent Bureau (PB) is pleased to announce the publication of Vol. XXVII / Spring-Summer 2025 of the Judges' Newsletter on International Child Protection (Judges’ Newsletter). The Judges’ Newsletter provides information on developments relating to the HCCH Children’s Conventions, with a view to facilitating judicial cooperation in the field of international child...
Vacancy: LEGAL OFFICER (full-time)
The Permanent Bureau (PB) of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is seeking a LEGAL OFFICER (full-time) The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: A law degree (Bachelor/Licentiate or equivalent); Good knowledge of private international law in general, as well as familiarity with comparative law; At least two years of relevant full-time...
Vacancy: LIBRARY ASSISTANT (8 hours per week)
The Permanent Bureau (PB) of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is seeking a LIBRARY ASSISTANT (8 hours per week) With more than 90 Member States representing all continents, the HCCH (www.hcch.net) is a small and dynamic intergovernmental organisation. A melting pot of different legal traditions, it develops and services multilateral legal instruments, which respond...
Vacancy: FINANCE / HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (for a full-time maternity leave replacement)
The Permanent Bureau (PB) of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is seeking a skilled and motivated FINANCE / HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANTfor a full-time maternity leave replacement The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: At least three years of relevant administrative experience in the fields of Finance and Human Resources, preferably within an...
Passing of former Deputy Secretary General William Duncan
It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Permanent Bureau (PB) announces the passing of Professor William Duncan, former Deputy Secretary General of the HCCH, on 3 August 2025. Professor Duncan was a pillar of the HCCH and a leading figure in the development of international family law. Beginning in 1989, he represented Ireland as an expert and delegate at the HCCH, where he played key roles as...
Opening of the premises of the Regional Office for Africa
On 9 July 2025, the premises of the HCCH’s Regional Office for Africa, hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco, were officially opened in Rabat. The establishment of the Regional Office for Africa was approved by the Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) of the HCCH during its March 2025 meeting, following a proposal submitted by the Government of Morocco. On 2 June 2025, H.E. Mr...
Conference “15 Years of the HCCH Washington Declaration: Progress and Perspectives on International Family Relocation”
From 2 to 4 April 2025, the conference “15 Years of the HCCH Washington Declaration: Progress and Perspectives on International Family Relocation” was held at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., United States of America. The conference was jointly organised by the Embassy of Canada, the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), and the HCCH. This conference took place...
CGAP 2025 — Conclusions & Decisions now available!
The Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) of the HCCH met from 4 to 7 March 2025. The meeting was attended by over 491 participants, representing 75 HCCH Members, four non-Member States, five intergovernmental organisations, nine international non-governmental organisations, and members of the Permanent Bureau (PB). The Conclusions & Decisions adopted by CGAP are now available in...
Publication of the HCCH 2024 Annual Report
The Permanent Bureau is pleased to announce the publication of the HCCH 2024 Annual Report. Throughout the past year, the HCCH continued to advance its legislative work and to promote the effective operation of its Conventions, successfully convening the meetings of two Experts’ Group, eight Working Groups, and one Special Commission, the latter tasked with reviewing the practical operation...
Publication of Vol. XXVI of the Judges' Newsletter on International Child Protection
The PB is pleased to announce the publication of the Vol. XXVI / Fall-Winter 2024 edition of the Judges' Newsletter on International Child Protection (Judges’ Newsletter). The Judges’ Newsletter provides information on developments relating to the HCCH Children’s Conventions, with a view to facilitating judicial cooperation in the field of international child protection. This...