Things I wish my country would do – Addendum 1

I’d like to see the United States ratify the Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption.

Here’s the beginning of the convention:

The States signatory to the present Convention,

Recognizing that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding,

Recalling that each State should take, as a matter of priority, appropriate measures to enable the child to remain in the care of his or her family of origin,

Recognizing that intercountry adoption may offer the advantage of a permanent family to a child for whom a suitable family cannot be found in his or her State of origin, …

The full convention text is here…

My full list of things I wish my country would do is here…

Research credit to John – thx

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