Intercountry adoptions

Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Populations of concern:
Children
Relevant CRC article:

Recommended measures (3)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines

The Committee welcomes the establishment on an independent committee to investigate historical intercountry adoptions but concerned about reports on illegal intercountry adoption and recommends that the State Party strengthen measures taken to prevent intercountry adoption and illegal international adoptions.

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations

The Committee recommends that the State Party provide remedies, reparations and support for victims.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines

The Committee recommneds that the State Party ensure that all international adoptions are monitored and comply with the Convention.