The Protection of Child Rights in the Process of Adoption in Ethiopia: A Critical Analysis and Legal Assessment
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2025-02-01
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Addis Ababa University
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This study focused on the critical analysis and legal assessment of the protection of child rights in the adoption process in Ethiopia. The study aimed to assess both the international and national normative legal frameworks for the protection of child rights, as well as the institutional legal frameworks in place.In examining the international legal framework for adoption, the research delved into the various conventions and treaties that Ethiopia is a party to, such as UNDHR, ICCPR,the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC),the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR), The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC),other Child-Specific International Instrumentsandthe Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. These international instruments provide guidelines and standards for the protection of children in the adoption process.Furthermore, the study also analyzed the national legal framework for adoption in Ethiopia. This included an examination of the relevant laws, regulations, and policies that govern the adoption process within the country. The research assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of these legal provisions in safeguarding the rights of children involved in adoption. The findings of this research highlighted the importance of a robust legal framework that prioritizes the protection of child rights in the adoption process. Recommendations were made for potential reforms and improvements to ensure that the best interests of the child are always at the forefront of adoption proceedings in Ethiopia
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)