Nepal ‘should suspend’ adoptions http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8497473.stm The adoption of children from Nepal should be suspended, the international body that governs adoption between countries has recommended. An investigation found children from remote areas were falsely declared to be orphans and put up for adoption without their parents knowledge. A draft report by The Hague Conference on Private International Law urges Nepal to …
Category: Ethics/Unethical Practices
Why PEAR does not support new adoption cases or airlifts of children from Haiti at this time:
This week, a member of PEAR, Julia Rollings, spoke eloquently of the reasons why international relocation and adoption of Haitian children is not appropriate at this time: http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/play/-/6725923/haitis-orphans/#fop While many US citizens are moved by the sight of children in distress and feel the need to press the US government toward adoption or massive airlifts of children, we must remember …
Voice of a Prospective Adoptive Parent: Ethiopia Adoption
On the same day, PEAR issued a cautionary statement about Ethiopia adoptions, a prospective adoptive parent shared her heart-breaking situation. The following is linked with the author’s permission:http://urbanfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/ The specifics of the referral process and investigation can be found at this post: http://urbanfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2009/12/our-adoption-status.html PEAR continues to recommend that prospective adoptive parents conduct extensive due diligence prior to signing a contract …
2009 Ethiopia Adoption Program Suspensions and Investigations
Due to the following timeline of events in 2009, we urge caution on beginning an Ethiopian adoption. Furthermore, we recommend that prospective adoptive parents work with agencies that have programs in other countries as a contingency plan should Ethiopia slow down considerably or shut down. It is important to mention that many agencies who currently are working in Ethiopia are …
MEDIA: Minnesota couple caught up in apparent adoption fraud
For many years, Rajeev Agarwal handled Indian & Nepali adoptions for Crossroads. More recently, he has been working for International Family Services (a Texas agency). PEAR NEPAL Minnesota couple caught up in apparent adoption fraud: http://www.startribune.com/local/79730522.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsZ A Minnesota couple were excited to become parents of sisters from India — until they made a shocking discovery that raises questions about the …
MEDIA: Foreign Embassies Request Improvements in Adoptions from Nepal
Embassies push for transparency in adoptions KIRAN CHAPAGAIN Republica: http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=12613 KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Embassies of 12 countries entertaining inter-country adoptions from Nepal have jointly asked the government to ensure transparency and meet international standards while processing inter-country adoption cases. The embassies passed their concerns in the form of a note verbale (a diplomatic memorandum) to the government via the Ministry …
Study on International Adoption in the European Union
The European Parliament published a requested study on International Adoption in the European Union in March of 2009. The 262 page document offers an analysis of international adoption within the EU with proposals for improvements in intercountry adoption including legal processes, consideration of the rights of children, and properpre-adoption preparation and post adoption support for adoptive families and adoptees. The …
Nepal — a few simple reforms
Nepal — a few simple reforms A few simple reforms would go a long way to cleaning up Nepal’s adoption corruption: 1 — Ban abandonment paperwork. 2 — Enact a modern relinquishment law with a mandatory DNA test. 3 — Implement the Hague Convention. 4 — Close the worst children’s homes. In particular, the homes blacklisted by the French Foreign …
Nepali adoptions — the French warnings
Nepali adoptions — the French warnings. In recent years, the French Foreign Service has posted warnings about four adoption homes — Nepal Children Welfare Service Center (NCWSC), Swastik Women and Children Protection Organization (SWCPO), Nepal Children’s Organization (NCO — also known as Bal Mandir or Balmandir), and the Children Welfare Home (CWH). This sort of public blacklisting of children’s homes …
Where is the JCICS Ethiopia Report?
According to information posted on the JCICS website, a team undertook a fact-finding mission to Ethiopia from October 2-October 9, 2009. This mission was partly in response to allegations made by an investigative television show in Australia called “Fly Away Children” about improprieties, trafficking, and “harvesting” of non-orphans from Ethiopia to the US. http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2009/s2686908.htm . One JCICS member agency, Christian …