Regional Workshop on Intercountry Adoption: Sharing Experiences on the Effective Implementation of the 1993 Adoption Convention in Africa
From 13 to 15 November 2024, the Regional Workshop on Intercountry Adoption: Sharing Experiences on the Effective Implementation of the 1993 Adoption Convention in Africa (Regional Workshop) was held in Lomé (Togo). It was attended by approximately 60 participants representing 11 Contracting Parties to the 1993 Adoption Convention, one non-Contracting Party, one intergovernmental organisation, and one non-governmental organisation, as well as by members of the Permanent Bureau (PB) of the HCCH.
The Regional Workshop provided a forum for francophone and lusophone States in Africa to discuss good practices in the implementation and operation of the 1993 Adoption Convention and, more broadly, in the international protection of children. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in a series of presentations, round tables, and practical exercises which enabled them to strengthen their knowledge of the Convention as well as to build ties with their counterparts in the region.
The PB of the HCCH is grateful to the Governments of Togo, France, and Norway for their generous support for the Regional Workshop.
The Conclusions and Recommendations adopted during the Regional Workshop are now available on the HCCH website in French and will be made available in English and Spanish over the coming days. More information on the 1993 Adoption Convention is available on the Adoption Section of the HCCH website.