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Is this adoption agency selling children?

Source: http://fusion.net By Fusion | November 8, 2016 In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nelufar visits a school and center for abandoned children. Here she meets the woman in charge, who tells Nel how she convinces parents to relinquish rights to their kids. The Traffickers airs Sundays at 10 PM on Fusion.

Who’s really profiting from international adoptions?

Source: http://fusion.net By Fusion | November 8, 2016 Often adoption starts out with good intentions, but the desire to adopt internationally can lead to the exploitation of some of the world’s most vulnerable children. In this episode of The Traffickers, Nelufar Hedayat learns that money meant to care for children who are being adopted doesn’t always… Weiter »

European Commission’s FVP Frans Timmermans‘ knowledge gap

          First Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, responsible for Fundamental Rights, was at the center of the Dutch TV quiz program “De Kwis”. “De Kwis” is a cabaret quiz with lots of humor. Paul de Leeuw, known for his role in opening up the US for the adoption… Weiter »

The Traffickers: Journalist explores the dark world of trafficking in riveting TV series

Source: http://www.today.com November 7th, 2016 Journalist explores the dark world of trafficking in riveting TV series British journalist Nelufar Hedayat is hosting the new Fusion show “The Traffickers,” which looks at the dark underside of the black market in adoptions, pharmaceuticals and human organs. The former Afghan refugee tells Kathie Lee and Hoda she wants… Weiter »

Dutch advisory council recommends end to foreign adoptions

Source: http://uk.reuters.com WORLD NEWS | Wed Nov 2, 2016 | 4:09pm GMT By Thomas Escritt | AMSTERDAM Children from other countries are effectively being sold into adoption in the Netherlands under current regulations, an official advisory council said on Wednesday, recommending that foreign adoptions be halted. In a report commissioned by the government, the independent Council… Weiter »

English Summary of Dutch Report on Intercountry Adoption

The English version of the Dutch report of the Dutch Council of Criminal Justice and Protection of Juveniles’ advice ‘Reflection on Intercountry Adoption’ is now available. Conclusion This advisory report centres around two core questions. The Council has the following answer to the fundamental question, ‘How can we provide the highest level of protection to children… Weiter »

ACT: Stop Adoption, NO Market in Children

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. Mahatma Gandhi           Many people tried for years to dismiss ACT for our strict UNCRC approach. We were considered „radical“. Researchers, Law Professors, adult adoptee leaders, government officers ,journalists and of course adoption agencies and… Weiter »

Stop adoption of children from abroad

Source: http://www.telegraaf.nl Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 The Netherlands must stop the adoption of children from abroad. The right of children to grow up in a family in the country of origin should be unconditionally paramount. This advises the Board of Criminal Justice and Protection of Juveniles (RSJ) Wednesday to the Cabinet. „A child is always better… Weiter »

’Stop adoptie kinderen uit buitenland’

Source: http://www.telegraaf.nl woensdag 2 november 2016, 6:43 © Hollandse Hoogte Nederland moet stoppen met de adoptie van kinderen uit het buitenland. Het recht van kinderen om in het land van herkomst in gezinsverband op te groeien, hoort onvoorwaardelijk voorop te staan. Dat adviseert de Raad voor Strafrechtstoepassing en Jeugdbescherming (RSJ) woensdag aan het kabinet. „Een kind… Weiter »