UNICEF report on adoption in Nepal.

Link to 60 page report:

ADOPTING the rights of the child

A study on intercountry adoption and its influence on child protection in
Nepal

By UNICEF and Terre des hommes Foundation

*This is a very detailed report of the situation today regarding adoption from Nepal.

A new trend in adoption...families are beginning to adopt children from around the world who are HIV positive.

A new trend is emerging in international adoption. Families are beginning to adopt HIV positive children from around the world. One of the most prominent countries is Ethiopia. There are several articles on line about this. Below are some links if you are interested in learning more.

Americans adopting HIV-positive kids from Ethiopia Associated Press Article

Americans adopt HIV-positive kids from Ethiopia Christian Science Monitor

Zeeland family honored at White House for adopting HIV-positive child Mlive.com

Evidently only one of the 88 children who were orphaned in the earthquake has been adopted. It is believed that it is because many of them are disabled. Perhaps they will now consider parents from around the world.

Click on the link below to read the article:

China says little interest in 88 quake orphans up for adoption

US-Vietnam adoption pact ends, hundreds in limbo

The US-Vietnam adoption agreement expired yesterday 9/1/08.

Click on the article title to read the Associated Press Report:

US-Vietnam adoption pact ends, hundreds in limbo