International Adoption Advisory Council
The International Adoption Advisory Council was created by Royal Decree 521/2005 of May 13, in accordance with the provisions of Article 40.3 of Law 6/1997 of April 14 on the Organization and Functioning of the General Administration of the State.
- Their objectives
- Serve as a means for participation and collaboration in international adoption matters with the competent public administrations of all affected sectors.
- The ongoing analysis of the situation of international adoption in Spain, and the formulation of proposals aimed at developing substantive and procedural improvements in this area.
- Their functions
- The ongoing analysis of international adoption in its different areas.
- The collection and analysis of available information from various national and international sources.
- The formulation of recommendations and proposals for improving intervention in international adoption.
- Propose studies and technical reports: the analysis, study, and evaluation of adoption processes, particularly of specific problematic situations and proposals for action.
- Propose the organization of conferences and seminars for the exchange of best practices and continuous improvement of processes.
- Monitor the evolution of international adoption.
- Composition
It is composed of representatives from ministries with competencies in international adoption matters. In the regional scope, by representatives of the competent general directorates in adoption matters.
From the associative scope, two representatives from the accredited bodies for international adoption (hereinafter, OAA), two representatives from adoptive family associations, and one representative from adoptee associations participate.
International Organizations of International Adoption
Hague Conference on Private International Law. Convention of May 29, 1993, on Protection of Children and Cooperation concerning International Adoption.
International Social Service. Reference center for the rights of children deprived of family.
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