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...
Second meeting of the Working Group dedicated to the Good Practices document relevant to the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence, and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions
On 8 October 2025, the second meeting of the Working Group (WG) established to finalise the Good Practices document relevant to the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence, and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions was held online, hosted by the Permanent Bureau (PB). The meeting had over 60 registered delegates representing 24 HCCH Members, in addition to members of the PB of the HCCH. During the meeting,...
Second meeting of the Working Group on the Study relating to Institutions Analogous to Trusts
From 6 to 7 October 2025, the second meeting of the Working Group (WG) on the study relating to institutions analogous to trusts was held online, hosted by the Permanent Bureau (PB). The meeting had more than 25 registered delegates and other experts, representing eight HCCH Members and five Observers, in addition to members of the PB of the HCCH. Pursuant to its mandate (C&Ds No 70-72 of...
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...
1996 Child Protection Convention enters into force for Belize
On 1 October 2025, the Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996 Child Protection Convention) entered into force for Belize following the deposit of its instrument of accession on 12 December 2024. The 1996 Child Protection Convention has 58...
2007 Child Support Convention enters into force for Denmark
On 1 October 2025, the Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (2007 Child Support Convention) entered into force for Denmark following the deposit of its instrument of ratification on 30 June 2025. At present, 55 States and the European Union are bound by the 2007 Child Support Convention. More information on this...
1993 Adoption Convention enters into force for the Republic of Korea
On 1 October 2025, the Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (1993 Adoption Convention) entered into force for the Republic of Korea following the deposit of its instrument of ratification on 17 June 2025. The 1993 Adoption Convention has 107 Contracting Parties. More information on this Convention is available on the Adoption...
Second meeting of the Working Group dedicated to the Model Forms for Chapter II of the 1970 Evidence Convention
On 26 September 2025, the second meeting of the Working Group (WG) established to finalise the Model Forms pertaining to Chapter II of the 1970 Evidence Convention was held online, hosted by the Permanent Bureau (PB). The meeting had 50 registered delegates and other experts, representing 24 HCCH Members and one Observer, in addition to members of the PB. Pursuant to its mandate (C&D No 50 of...
Fourth Working Meeting of the Experts’ Group on Central Bank Digital Currencies
From 17 to 19 September 2025, the Experts’ Group (EG) on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) held its fourth working meeting. The meeting, held in hybrid format, had close to 45 registered delegates and other experts, representing 16 HCCH Members and seven Observers, in addition to members of the Permanent Bureau (PB) of the HCCH. Pursuant to its mandate (C&Ds No 9-10 of CGAP 2024),...