International recommendation

Intercountry adoptions

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Populations of concern:
Children
Relevant CRC article:
Art. 21 – Adoption
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/7

Recommended measures (4)

Measure

Welcoming the establishment on an independent committee to investigate historical intercountry adoptions, but concerned about reports of illegal intercountry adoption, the Committee recommends that the State Party:

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(a) Strengthen measures to prevent intercountry adoption and illegal international adoption

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(b) Provide remedies, reparations and support to victims

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(c) Ensure that all international adoptions are monitored and comply with the Convention