ICAV presents at the UN first year anniversary of the Joint Statement on Illegal Intercountry Adoptions, where to from here.
Tag: illicit adoptions
Adoptees at the Hague Special Commission
Lynelle shares the history of adoptee led organisation involvement at the Hague Special Commission meetings and the importance of adoptee voices being included.
So Much Loss in Adoption
by Maars, taken from the Philippines to Canada. You can follow Maars @BlackSheepMaars I have been researching my roots for the last 3.5 years. When I first started this journey, I had nothing but scribbled memories of moments that provided places and names. Mostly by things I've overheard growing up when my family would speak …
Does Justice or Accountability Happen in Illicit Adoptions?
American adoptive mum Jessica Davis shares her thoughts since the guilty plea from adoption agency staffer, Debra Parris, who facilitated the illicit adoption.
Lived Experience of Illegal and Illicit Adoption
ICAV and ISS Australia co-present on a lived experience webinar about illicit and illegal adoption practices, how they impact our lives, and what we need.
Finland’s adoptions are similar to the Dutch.
Sabina shares thoughts since the Dutch government decision to suspend intercountry adoptions. An independent investigation is long overdue for Finland's adoptions.
Dear Dad, You are Still Racist
Mae adopted from Haiti shares the complexities of being trafficked and having a racist dad
The Right to Identity
Maria Diemar shares her experience of multiple identities and the right to her original identity as a Mapuche person.
The Truth About Intercountry Adoption
Jessica & Lynelle share some realities of intercountry adoption.
Lived Experience Suggestions for Responses to Illicit Adoptions
ICAVs newest Perspective Paper: How Authorities and Bodies could Respond to Illicit Adoptions
Adoption: Neat & Tidy? Not So Much!
Jessica Davis shares the complexities of intercountry adoption gone wrong.
Thoughts on being a part of The Hague Illicit Practices Working Group
ICAV invited to be an Observer at the Hague Working Group.
Illicit Intercountry Adoption Project
Have you have experienced some form of illicit intercountry adoption?
The Lived Experience of Illicit Intercountry Adoption
A critical view of intercountry adoption must consider those who have experienced illicit intercountry adoptions.