The Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption - Information Brochure

Contents of the brochure:

  • Outline of the 1993 Hague Convention
  • Becoming a Party to the 1993 Hague Convention: the advantages
  • Tools to assist with the implementation of the 1993 Hague Convention
  • The Intercountry Adoption Technical Assistance Programme (ICATAP)
  • Diagram of the pathway to ratification / accession
  • Conclusions and Recommendations of the Special Commission on the practical operation of the 1993 Hague Convention (17-25 June 2010)
  • Text of the 1993 Hague Convention
  • The "Intercountry Adoption" Section of the Hague Conference website

The Information Brochure is available in English, French, Spanish and Ukrainian.

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