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Translation

The Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall act as the Central Authority for the receipt of documents from other countries.

Central Authority:

Comitetul Roman pentru Adoptie (Romanian Office for Adoptions)

Central Authority (modification)

The National Authority for Child Rights Protection and Adoption (N.A.C.R.P.A.)

The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka … designates in terms of Article 23 thereof the Commissioner of Probation and Child Care Services of the Department of Probation and Child Care Services, No. 95, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 2, Sri Lanka, as the Competent Authority of Sri Lanka to make the certification required in terms of the aforesaid Article.

The functions of the aforesaid authority are as follows:

Cyprus has designated in accordance with Article 13 the ‘Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance’ as the Central Authority and in accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2, the ‘Director of the Department of Social Welfare Services’ as the Competent Authority.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance.

The Director of the Department of Social Welfare Services,

Prodrmou 63,

Strovolos,

Nicosia.

Ministry of National Education

25, Al. Szucha

00-918 Warsaw 7

According to Article 23 paragraph 2 of the Convention the Republic of Poland declares that the court which rendered the judgement of adoption is competent to made certification of adoption mentioned in Article 23, paragraph 1.

Central Authority:

Ministry of National Education

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention (modification):

Ministry of Labour and Social Policy

Department of Social Assistance and Integration

Central Authority (modification):

Ministry of Labour and Social Policy

Department of Family Benefits

ul. Nowogrodzka 1/3/5

00-513 WARSAW

Poland

Telephone number: +48 (22) 551 0142

Telefax number: +48 (22) 826 6833

Contact person:

Mrs Aleksandra Kowalczyk

Tel: +48 (22) 551 0142

E-mail: Aleksandra.Kowalczyk@mpips.gov.pl

Translation

Translation

Central Authority:

National Secretariat for Adoptions

In accordance with Article 6 of the Convention Costa Rica has designated the following Authority:

the ‘Consejo Nacional de Adopciones’, organ of the ‘Patronato Nacional de la Infancia’.

The Government of Burkina Faso declares that the Institution for Custody that has been designated for supervision of the present Convention refuses to work with any organisation or association acting as an intermediary in matters of adoption.

The Government of Burkina Faso will only work with the intermediary associations recognized by the Hague Conference.

Central Authority:

the Ministry of Social Action and Family

... it shall be the Central Authority of the Philippines, the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB) which shall issue the Conformity/Compliance Document in abidance to Chapter V, Article 23 of The Hague Convention.

Central and Competent Authority (modification):

National Authority for Child Care (NACC)

Extension of the Convention

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall extend to British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

Declarations

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this article.

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 22.4, that adoptions of children habitually resident in British Columbia may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed by public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III.

The Government of Canada further declares that it understands that customary forms of care practised by Aboriginal people of Canada are not within the scope of Article 2 of the Convention.

The Government of Canada further declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall extend to Alberta, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada wishes to notify that, in accordance with Article 23.2, the Alberta Central Authority is the competent authority to make the certification envisaged in Article 23.1.

The Government of Canada further declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall extend to the Yukon Territory, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in the Yukon Territory may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this article.

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall now extend to Nova Scotia, in addition to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in Nova Scotia may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this article.

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall now extend to Ontario in addition to Alberta and the Yukon, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in Ontario may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this article.

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall now extend to the Northwest Territories, in addition to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in the Northwest Territories may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this Article.

Central Authority for the Northwest Territories:

Director of Adoptions

Child and Family Services

Department of Health and Social Services

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall now extend to Nunavut, in addition to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, the Yukon and Northwest Territories, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in Nunavut may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this Article.

For the purpose of Article 6 of the Convention and according to Nunavut's Intercountry Adoption Act, the Central Authority for Nunavut is:

Director of Adoptions

Social Services Unit

Department of Health and Social Services

Box 1000, Station 1000

Iqualut, Nunavut

X0A 0H0

Tel. (867) 975-5700

Fax: (867) 975-5722.

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall now extend to the Newfoundland and Labrador, in addition to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, North-west Territories, and Nunavut, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in Newfoundland and Labrador may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this Article.

Central Authority for Newfoundland and Labrador:

Director of Child, Youth and Family Services

Department of Justice

Canada, 28 oktober 2005

Central Authority for Québec:

Ministry of Health and Social Services

Secretariat for International Adoption

The Government of Canada declares, in accordance with Article 45, that the Convention shall now extend to Quebec, in addition to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, and that it may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.2, that the functions of the Central Authority in Quebec may be performed by bodies and persons meeting the conditions set forth in this Article.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 22.4, the adoptions of children habitually resident in Québec may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed by public authorities or by bodies accredited under Chapter III.

The Government of Canada also declares, in accordance with Article 25, that adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded by application of Article 39, paragraph 2 will not be bound to be recognized in Quebec under the Convention.

The Government of Canada also declares that it is modifying the declaration deposited on October 28, 2005 by withdrawing the declaration made in accordance with Article 22.2, regarding Quebec.

As from 30 November 2012, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration will be designated as federal Central Authority.

The Republic of Venezuela declares it is in agreement with the provisions of Article 22 of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, whereby only the Authority can exercise the functions assigned to it in Section Four of the Convention, that is, any delegation thereof is not permitted.

The Republic of Venezuela also declares that on the basis of the provisions of Article 25 of the Convention it does not consider itself obliged to recognise the adoptions which take place by virtue of the special agreements contained in paragraph 2 of Article 39.

In accordance with article 6, first paragraph, of the Convention Venezuela has designated ‘the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ as the Central Authority.

Central Authority (modification):

Ministry of Health, Welfare, Family and Housing

Avenue Princep Benlloch no. 30, 4a planta

AD - 500 ANDORRA LA VELLA

contact person:

Mr Ramon TENA PERA

Central Authorities Liaison Officer

Adoption Service

telephone number: +376 860 345

telefax number: +376 829 347

e-mail: ramon_tena@govern.ad

In accordance to article 23.2 of the Convention, the Government of the Principality of Andorra declares that the authority competent to issue the certificate referred to in Article 23.2 is the following authority:

Servei d'Atenció a la lnfància i a l'Adolescència

Departament d'Afers Socials i Joventut.

The Government of Sweden declares, in accordance with Article 22.4, that adoptions of children habitually resident in Sweden may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed by public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III.

In accordance with Article 23.2 of the Convention:

The Swedish National Board of Intercountry Adoptions (NIA) shall issue the certificates referred to in Article 23.1, when the adoption has taken place in Sweden or when a foreign adoption ruling has been converted here according to Article 27 of the Convention.

The Swedish National Board of Intercountry Adoptions (NIA) shall be the Central Authority referred to in Article 6.1, and discharge the duties imposed by the Convention upon such authorities, unless otherwise specified in a law or other enactment.

Swedish law prescribes that applications referred to in Article 14 of the Convention shall be made to the Social welfare committee in the municipality in which the applicant resides.

The Social welfare committee shall

If an accredited body is engaged to handle the adoption, the accredited body shall

In accordance with Article 23 of the Convention, the Government of Norway declares:

The Government Adoption Office, P.O. Box 8036 Dep., 0030 Oslo, is the competent authority to make certifications referred to in Article 23, paragraph 1, when the adoption has taken place in Norway or when a foreign adoption order has been converted in Norway according to Article 27.

In accordance with Article 22 paragraph 4 of the Convention, the Government of Norway declares:

Adoption of children habitually resident in Norway may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed by public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III of the Convention.

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs issues certificates in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 23, when the adoption has taken place in Norway or when a foreign adoption order has been converted into an adoption in Norway in accordance with Article 27.

Central Authority:

Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs

(Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet)

Subordinate to the Directorate, there are five regional offices, to which some procedural functions have been delegated in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 22. In most cases, applications for adoption shall now be made to the competent regional office, which is authorised to grant preliminary approval for the adoption of a child resident in another state.

The Directorate is the appellate instance. If, in an exceptional case, an adoption is to be arranged without the services of an accredited adoption agency, the Directorate itself (the central authority) will still grant the preliminary approval in the first instance.

The Ministry of Children and Family Affairs is then the appellate instance.

The regional offices are:

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 and Competent Authority in accordance with Article 23 for the State of Queensland (modification):

Minister for Children and Youth Justice,

Queensland Department of Child Safety, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 and Competent Authority in accordance with Article 23 for the State of Tasmania (modification):

State-wide Manager, Out of Home Care, Adoptions & Permanency Services,

Department of Communities Tasmania

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 and Competent Authority in accordance with Article 23 for the State of Tasmania (modification):

State-wide Manager, Out of Home Care, Adoption and Permanency Services,

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 and Competent Authority in accordance with Article 23 for the State of Queensland (modification):

Director-General of the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services Queensland Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services

Central Authority

National Council for Children and Adolescents

According to Article 22, paragraph 4 of the Convention, the Republic of Poland declares that the adoptions of children habitually resident in the territory of the Republic of Poland may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities of the receiving States are performed in accordance with Article 22, paragraph 1 of the Convention.

According to Article 23 paragraph 2 of the Convention the Republic of Poland declares that the court which rendered the judgement of adoption is competent to make certification of adoption mentioned in Article 23, paragraph 1.

Denmark made the declaration provided for in article 25 and the declaration provided for in article 22, paragraph 4, of the Convention.

Denmark declared that the Convention, till further decision, shall not apply to the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

The certificate referred to in Article 23, paragraph 1, stating that an adoption has been made in accordance with the Convention is issued by the Governor's office in the county in which the applicants reside, in connection with the grant for adoption issued by the said office.

Denmark has the following County Governors:

Prefect of Copenhagen

Governor of Copenhagen County

Governor of Bornholm County

Governor of Frederiksborg County

Governor of the County of Funen

Governor of the County of North Jutland

Governor of Ribe County

Governor of Ringkøbing County

Governor of Roskilde County

Governor of Storstrøm County

Governor of the County of South Jutland

Governor of Vejle County

Governor of the County of West Zealand

Governor of Viborg County

Governor of Århus County

Denmark therefore withdraws its declaration made upon ratification of the Convention to the effect that the Convention did not apply to the Faroe Islands.

Denmark therefore withdraws its declaration made upon ratification of the Convention to the effect that the Convention did not apply to Greenland.

In accordance with article 22, paragraph 4, France declares that adoptions of children who are habitually resident in France may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed by public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III of the Convention.

In accordance with article 25, France declares that it will not be bound under the Convention to recognise adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded by application of article 39, paragraph 2.

In accordance with article 45, France declares that the Convention shall extend to the whole of the territory of the French Republic, with the exception of its overseas territories.

In accordance with article 6, paragraph 1, France designates as Central Authority:

The Central Authority for intercountry adoption whose secretariat is provided by the ‘Mission de l'adoption international’.

In accordance with article 23, France declares that the Mission de l'adoption internationale, is the competent authority for the purpose of issuing the certificates referred to in article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention in cases where adoption takes place in France or when an adoption granted in another State is converted in France pursuant to article 27, paragraph 2.

Agence Française de l'Adoption

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

19, boulevard Henri IV

75004 Paris

France

Phone: 0033 1 44 78 61 40

Fax: 00 33 1 44 78 61 41

Website: www.agence-adoption.fr

Central Authority (modification)

Service de l'Adoption Internationale (SAI), Central Authority

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

Competent authority (art. 23)

Service de l'Adoption Internationale (SAI), Central Authority

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

In accordance with Articles 17, 21 and 28 of the Convention, the Government of Colombia declares that only those children previously adopted according to an enforceable judgment may leave Colombian national territory.

In accordance with Articles 6 and 13 of the Convention, the Government of Colombia designates as Central Authority:

The Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar -ICBF- Division de Adopciones

(Colombian Institute of Family Welfare, Adoptions Division)

…

Central Authority:

Colombian Family Welfare Institute

Direct Interventions Division

Central Authority (modification):

Colombian Family Welfare Institute

Direct Interventions Division

and/or

Directorate-General

In accordance with articles 17, 21 and 28, the Salvadorean Government declares that a minor subject to adoption proceedings cannot leave national territory until an adoption order has been handed down by the competent court;

In accordance with article 22 (4), the Salvadorean Government declares that adoptions of minors habitually resident in El Salvador may take place only if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed in accordance with article 22 (1) of the Convention;

In accordance with article 34, the Salvadorean Government declares that all documentation transmitted to El Salvador must be accompanied by an official translation into Spanish;

In accordance with article 2, of the Convention, the Salvadorean Government declares that adoptions of minors habitually resident in El Salvador may take place only in accordance with the internal laws of the State of origin.

In accordance with article 6 (1), the Salvadorean Government designa-tes as Central Authorities: Instituto de Protección al Menor (ISPM), la Procuraduría General de la República (PGR).

In accordance with article 23 (2), of the Convention, the Salvadorean Government declares that the authority competent to issue adoption cer-tificates under the Convention is the Procuraduría General de la Repú-blica (PGR).

The Republic of Austria declares in accordance with Article 22 para. 4 of the Convention that adoptions of children habitually resident in its territory may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed in accordance with Article 22 para. 1.

The Republic of Austria declares in accordance with Article 13 of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption that it has designated the following Central Authorities within the meaning of Article 6 of the Convention:

[…]

[…]

The Republic of Austria declares in accordance with Article 23 para. 2 of the Convention that the district court granting the adoption is competent to make out the certificate referred to in Article 23 para. 1 of the Convention.

Declaration pursuant to article 22.4.

In accordance with article 22, paragraph 4 of the Convention, the Republic of Panama declares that the adoption of children habitually resident in the territory of the Republic of Panama may take place provided that the functions assigned to the Central Authority are performed in accordance with paragraph 1 of the above-mentioned article.

[…]

Declaration pursuant to article 25.

The Republic of Panama does not recognise adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded between one or more Contracting States by application of article 39, paragraph 2, of the present Convention.

Declaration pursuant to article 6.

The Republic of Panama designates the Ministry of Youth, Women, Children and the Family as the Central Authority for the execution of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.

[…]

In accordance with article 23, paragraph 2, the Republic of Panama declares that the authority competent to deliver the certification mentioned in paragraph 1 of the said article is the High Family Court or the High Juvenile Court, as appropriate, as the responsible bodies with jurisdiction and established in conformity with the standards of domestic law.

Central Authority (modification):

National Secretariat of Children, Youth and Family

National Department of Adoptions

In accordance with Article 22, paragraph 2 of the Convention, the Government of the Italian Republic declares that the functions of the Central Authority under Articles 15 to 21 may also be performed, to the extent permitted by law and subject to supervision by the Italian Central Authority, by institutions or organisations which meet the conditions set out in Article 22.2 (a) and (b) of the Convention, in accordance with Article 39 ter of law no. 184 governing adoption of 4 May 1983, as amended by law no. 476 of 31 December 1998.

In accordance with Article 39 of law no. 184 of 1983 (as amended) the National Board has the following functions in addition to certifying that an adoption has been made in accordance with the Convention:

In accordance with Article 25 of the Convention, the Government of the Italian Republic declares that the Convention obliges it to recognise adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded between a Contracting State and one or more other Contracting States by application of Article 39, paragraph 2 of the Convention, provided this obligation is reciprocal.

In compliance with Article 22(4) of the Convention, and at the request of the relevant Brazilian judiciary authorities, the Embassy informs the Ministry that the adoption of children with residence in the Brazilian territory will only be dealt with as stated in paragraph 1 of the above-mentioned Article.

Central Authority:

Federal Central Administrative Authority

Special Secretariat of Human Rights

Presidency of the Republic

[…]

In accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2 of the Convention, the Government of the Italian Republic notifies the depositary that the ‘Commission pour les adoptions internationales’ (established by the ‘Présidence du Conseil des Ministres’ pursuant to Articles 38 and 39 of law no. 184 of 4 May 1983 as amended by law no. 476 of 31 December 1998), in its capacity as the Italian Central Authority, is the sole authority competent to certify that an adoption has been made in accordance with the Convention.

[…]

The Government of the Italian Republic declares, in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention, that the National Board for Intercountry Adoptions (established by the Council of Ministers on the basis of Article 38 of law no. 184 of 4 May 1983, as amended by the law of 31 December 1998) is the Central Authority.

COMMISSIONE PER LE ADOZIONI INTERNATIONALI

Via Veneto, 56

00187 Roma (Italie)

tel. 0039 06 4816722 (Sécretariat de la Présidence)

tel. 0039 06 48161714

tel. 0039 06 48161355

tel. 0039 06 48161412

tel. 0039 06 48161409

fax 0039 06 48161723

E-mail: Adozioneinternazionale@affarisociali.it

Courtesy translation

The above Authority started its activities on 3 May 2000, but will not be fully functioning until October, when the list of authorised adoption institutions is published.

As soon as possible the Commission will be in touch with counterpart organisations in the other Contracting States in order to establish specific contacts, particularly with the Central Authorities in those countries from where the largest numbers of adopted minors come.

The Slovak Republic designates as the central authority under Article 6 of the Convention:

Centrum pre medzinárodno-právnu ochranu detí a mládeže

(Centre for International Legal Protection of Children and Youth)

Špitálska 6

P.O. Box 57

814 99 BRATISLAVA

telephone number: +421 (7) 5296 2895

telefax number: +421 (7) 5296 2895

e-mail address: cpmpodm.mat@ba.telecom.sk

The same authority is competent under Art. 23, para. 2 of the Convention to certify that an adoption was made in accordance with the Convention.

The Federal Republic of Germany declares that adoptions of children habitually resident in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed in accordance with article 22 paragraph 1 of the Convention.

In accordance with article 22, paragraph 4, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg declares that adoptions of children habitually resident in its territory may only take place if the functions of the Central Authority are performed by public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III of the Convention.

Central Authority:

Der Generalbundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtshof

— Bundeszentralstelle für Auslandsadoption —

Competent authorities (modification)

Certificates under Article 23 paragraph 1 of the Convention are issued by

Authorities:

The Central Authority within the meaning of article 6.1 is the Ministry for the Family.

The competent authorities within the meaning of articles 4 and 5 are the judicial authorities.

In accordance with Article 6:

Ministry of the Family

In accordance with Articles 4 and 5:

Luxembourg District Court

Diekirch District Court

Central Authority designated in accordance with the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption (article 6)

Ministry of the Family and Integration

Competent Authorities designated in accordance with the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption (articles 4 and 5)

District Court in Luxembourg

District Court in Diekirch

In accordance with the Article 23, paragraph 2 of the Convention the Republic of Latvia declares that the judgement on approval of adoption delivered by the court is deemed to be the certification of adoption in the terms of Article 23, of paragraph 1 of the Convention.

Central authorities:

Office fédéral de la justice

Service pour la protection internationale des enfants

Federal Central Authority designated in accordance with the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption (Article 6)

Office fédéral de la Justice

Service de protection internationale des enfants

Bundesrain 20

CH-3003 Berne

Telephone 031 323 88 64

Fax 031 322 78 64

e-mail kindesschutz@bj.admin.ch

Cantonal Central Authorities designated in accordance with the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption (Article 6 al 2)

Competent Authorities designated in accordance with the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption (Article 23)

Central Authority (modification)

Federal Office of Justice

International Private Law Unit

Bundesrain 20

CH-3003 BERN

Switzerland

Telephone number: Secretariat: +41 (31) 323 8864

Telefax number: +41 (31) 322 7864

E-mail address: kindesschutz@bj.admin.ch

URL: http://www.ofj.admin.ch/

(langues de communication: German, French, English, Italian, Spanish)

The Netherlands objects to the acceptance of Guatemala's accession to the Hague Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption, because it has emerged that Guatemala cannot yet meet the requirements imposed by the Convention.

A meeting was held on 20 May 2003 at the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law between the head of the Procuradoría de la Nación (the body Guatemala has designated as the Central Authority), staff of the Central Authorities of other member states, and a representative of Unicef, at which it became clear that Guatemala is currently taking measures to implement the Convention. A Central Authority has now been designated and organised. Further steps are under consideration. However, measures are not yet in place:

It also emerged at the meeting that opponents of the Convention in Guatemala have instituted proceedings to challenge its constitutionality. The Netherlands is not yet aware of the outcome. It is clear that it will not be easy for the Guatemalan authorities to implement all the Convention's provisions.

The findings of the meeting on 20 May have been confirmed by information provided by the Dutch embassy in Guatemala and the International Social Service/International Resource Centre for Protection of Children in Adoption in Geneva.

In the light of the foregoing, the Netherlands advocates suspending acceptance of Guatemala's accession until it has been established beyond doubt that the Convention’s conditions can be fulfilled. At present there are insufficient guarantees that adoptions in Guatemala take place with due regard for the safeguards afforded by the Convention.

The Federal Republic of Germany raises an objection to the accession of Guatemala under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption. However Germany reserves the rights to withdraw the objection.

…the Government of Canada welcomes the willingness shown by other Contracting States and the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law to assist the Government of Guatemala to reform its adoption procedures.

Despite these positive aspects, the Embassy wishes to inform the Ministry that the Government of Canada would like to raise an objection to the accession of the Republic of Guatemala to the Convention, in accordance with article 44.3 thereof, at this time. In raising those objection, the Government of Canada wishes to allow the Government of Guatemala sufficient time to incorporate the standards and requirements of the Convention into its adoption procedures. Once these measures are put in place, the Government of Canada will review its objection with a view to having it withdrawn.

In accordance with Article 44 of the Convention, the United Kingdom hereby objects to the accession of Guatemala in respect of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man and declares that Guatemala's accession will have no effect as regards relations between the United Kingdom and Guatemala.

Central Authority:

Vice Ministry for Children and Youth Affairs as part of the Ministry for Rural, Indigenous, Gender and Family Affairs.

And ‘…that Señora Ivonne Carola Muñoz Vera has been appointed Vice Minister in charge of the above-mentioned government department.’

…that countries whose nationals wish to adopt children resident in Bolivia, under the provisions of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, should state through diplomatic channels that they are a party to the said Convention and supply details of their Central Authority. This information will be forwarded to the Vice Ministry for Children and Youth Affairs, part of the Ministry for Rural, Indigenous, Gender and Family Affairs, which is Bolivia's Central Authority in the matter of intercountry adoptions.

The adoption agencies should then contact the Vice Ministry in order to conclude a framework agreement.

Central Authority (modification):

…Viceministry of Youth, Children and Third Age, in charge of Viceminister Dra. Elizabeth Patiño Duran (…), who has full faculties to grant certificates in accordance to legal sentences executed by Judges of Youths and Adolescents.

Central Authority (modification):

[…] Viceministry of Equal Opportunities

General Direction of Youth, Children and Adults

… in accordance with Article 6 (1) the Government of Guatemala informs the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the Central Authority of the Convention will be Procuraduría General de la Nacíon, 15 Ave.9-69 Zona 13, CP. 01013, Phone (502) 331-0006-8, fax 332-1804. This institution will be in charge of monitoring activities and of the fulfillment of obligations imposed by the Convention…

…the designation of the Presidential Secretariat for Social Welfare of the Republic of Guatemala as the Central Authority…

Central Authority:

Secretaría de Bienestar Social de la Presidencia de la República (Department of Social Welfare)

Subsecretaría de Fortalecimiento y Apoyo Familiar y Comunitario (Family and Community Support Division)

Contact: Judith Sosa de Sosa

32 calle 9 - 34 zona 11

Colonia las Charcas - Guatemala

Telephone: + 502 2476 7381

Fax: + 502 2414 3535 Ext. 3501

Email: cdewennier@sbs.gob.gt and jdesosa@sbs.gob.gt

Article 9 (a)

The Government of Bolivia wishes to point out that, by virtue of the provisions of article 72 of the Código Niño, Niña y Adolescente (Code on Children and Adolescents), it is not possible, for reasons of confidentiality, to exchange information about the situation of the child prior to adoption.

Article 15 (1)

Regarding the information to be included in the report prepared by the Central Authority of the receiving State concerning the characteristics of the children for whom the applicants would be qualified to care, this refers to the number of children for whom they would be qualified to care.

Article 16 (a) and (b)

The Government of Bolivia wishes to point out that, in accordance with Bolivian regulations, the Poder Ejecutivo Departamental (Departmental Executive), via the Servicios de Gestión social (Social Services), shall be responsible for preparing medical, pyschological and social reports; likewise, in accordance with the provisions of article 298 of the new Code, the interdisciplinary youth team shall be responsible for issuing or approving the technical report, provided the application has been accepted.

Article 19

It should be pointed out that the transfer of the child should take place in the company of the adoptive parents and in accordance with the pro-visions laid down in the Code and the provisions of Article 17 of the Convention.

The Government of Bolivia has decided to retract its declaration and reservation referring to Article 9 (a) and 16 of the Convention.

Pursuant to Article 25 of the Convention, the United Kingdom declares that it will not be bound to recognise any agreements made under Article 39, paragraph 2.

Pursuant to Article 25 of the Convention, the United Kingdom declares on behalf of the Isle of Man that it will not be bound to recognise any agreements made under Article 39, paragraph 2.

Central Authorities designated under the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Inter-country Adoption (Articles 6 and 13)

The Designated Central Authority to which any communication may be addressed for transmission to the appropriate Central Authority is:

Department of Health

Adoption and Permanence Team (Intercountry Section)

Public Authorities carrying out duties imposed under the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption.

The relevant public authority will normally be the one in which the prospective adopter or the child to be adopted resides. In cases where the public authority is not where the prospective adopter has his home, the authority must obtain a written report from that public authority.

Notification of identity of the authorities competent to certify an adoption under the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption (Article 23(1)).

The department of Health

Adoption and Permanence Team (Intercountry Section)

The Department of Health will be responsible for certifying that a Convention adoption order has been made in accordance with the Convention in respect of adoptions made in England.

National Assembly for Wales

Child Protection and Placements Team

Children and Family Division

The National Assembly for Wales will be responsible for certifying that a Convention adoption order has been made in accordance with the Convention in respect of adoptions made in Wales

The Scottish Executive

Young People and Looked After Children

Education Department

The Scottish Executive will be responsible for certifying that a Convention adoption order has been made in accordance with the Convention in respect of adoptions made in Scotland.

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety will be responsible for certifying that a Convention adoption order has been made in accordance with the Convention in respect of adoptions in Northern Ireland.

Territorial Units in the UK to which the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Inter-country Adoption applies (Article 45)

England;

Wales;

Scotland; and

Northern Ireland.

Under the adoption laws of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland accredited bodies and local authorities (in the case of Northern Ireland, Health and Social Services Trusts) –

perform the functions under article 9(a) to (c) of the Convention; and

provide the facilities and carry out the functions in respect of Articles 15(1) and 16(1) to enable Convention adoptions and adoptions effected by Convention adoption orders to be made. In addition local authorities (in the case of Northern Ireland, Health and Social Services Trusts) are responsible for the duties under Article 21.

The Department of Health performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for England.

The Scottish Executive performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for Scotland.

The National Assembly for Wales performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for Wales.

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety performs the functions under Article 15(2), Articles 17-20 of the Convention for Northern Ireland.

Central authority:

This body will be accredited only in England and Northern Ireland.

Authorities Isle of Man:

Department of Health and Social Security

Social Services Division

Public Authority carrying out duties imposed under the Convention

Department of Health and Social Security

Notification of identity of the authority competent to certify an adoption under the Convention (Article 23(1))

Department of Health and Social Security

Under the adoption laws of the Isle of Man accredited bodies and the Department of Health and Social Security perform the functions under article 9(a) to (c) of the Convention; and the Department of Health and Social Security provides the facilities and carry out the functions in respect of Articles 15(1) and 16(1) to enable Convention adoptions and adoptions effected by Convention adoption orders to be made.

In addition the Department of Health and Social Security performs the functions under Article 15(2) and Articles 17-20 and is responsible for the duties under Article 21.

Central Authority:

Secretariat of Minister for Special Assignments

for Children and Family Affairs

Basteja blvd. 14,

Riga, LV-1050

Latvia

Phone: +371 7356497

Fax: +371 735 6464

E-mail: pasts@bm.gov.lv

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 (modification):

Ministry of Welfare

The Orphan’s Courts of the Republic of Latvia implement the functions specified in Articles 11 and 12 of the Convention.

Central Authority:

Central Adoption Resource Agency

Central Authority (modification):

Organization: Central Adoption Resource Authority

Ms. Anu J. Singh, Secretary

Tel. 91-11-26177907

Dr. Jagannath Pati, Dy Director

Tel. 91-11-26105346

E-Mail : cara@bol.net.in

Address:

West Block-VIII, Wing No II, Floor II

R.K. Puram

New Delhi-110066

Delhi

India

Telephone: 91-11-26105346

Telefax: 91-11-26180198

In accordance with article 23, paragraph 2, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg declares that the court that gave the adoption decision, said decision having the status of res judicata, will be competent to make the certification referred to in article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention if the adoption took place in Luxembourg.

In accordance with article 25, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg declares that it will not be bound under the Convention to recognise adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded by application of article 39, paragraph 2.

The Central Authority designated according to Article 6, paragraph 1 of the Convention is:

Department of Social Development

Private Bag x885

PRETORIA 0001

Phone: (+27 12) 312 7646

Contact persons: Ms Marike Bloem (tel.: (+27 12) 312 7593)

Ms Agnes Muller (tel.: (+27 12) 312 7586)

In accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that the adoption of child with habitual residence in the Republic of Bulgaria shall be made only in accordance with the internal law of the State whose citizens the child is.

In accordance with articles 17, 21, 28 of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that only children adopted by virtue of an enforceable judgement of a Bulgarian court may leave the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.

In accordance with the Article 22, paragraph 4, of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that the adoption of children with habitually residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria may only be made if the functions of the Central Authority of the receiving country are performed in accordance with Article 22, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

Declaration pursuant to Article 25:

In accordance with the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that it will not be bound to recognize adoptions made on the basis of agreements concluded pursuant to Article 39, paragraph 2 to which the Republic of Bulgaria is not a Party.

In accordance with Article 34 of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that all documents addressed for the purpose of application of the Convention, should be accompanied by an official translation in the Bulgarian language.

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In accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1 of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria designates as Central Authority the Ministry of Justice.

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In accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that the Central Authority is competent to deliver the certificate for adoption referred to in Article 23, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

The Portuguese Republic designates, in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 6 of the Convention, the General Directorate for Solidarity and Social Security (Direcçâo-Geral da Solidariedade e Segurança Social) as the Central authority to discharge the duties which are imposed by the Convention;

The Portuguese Republic hereby declares that, according to paragraph 4 of Article 22 of the Convention, adoptions of children habitually resident in its territory may only take place if the functions of the Central authorities are performed in accordance with paragraph 1 of the same Article;

The Portuguese Republic notifies furthermore that, for the purposes of paragraph 2 of Article 23 of the Convention, the General Directorate for Solidarity and Social Security (Direcçâo-Geral da Solidariedade e Segurança Social) is the authority competent to make the certification that the adoption has been made in accordance with the Convention.

Central and competent Authority (modification):

Instituto de Segurança Social, I.P.

Address : Rua Rosa Araújo, 43

1250/194 Lisboa

Tel: (+351) 21 310 2000

Fax: (+351) 21 310 2090

E-mail: iss@seg-social.pt

Internet site: www.seg-social.pt

Central Authority:

Institute for Human Development

Central Authority: INSTITUTO DE DESARROLLO HUMANO

Address: Libramiento Norte Oriente, Salomón González Blanco S/N

Esquina con Paso Lima, Colonia Patria Nueva

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Chiapas, México

Tel. 961 4 31 61

961 4 19 19 (Ext. 16)

Fax. 961 4 03 25

961 4 31 61

Official Contact: Ing. José Ismael Orantes Hernández

Lic. Ovidio Alejandro Suasnavar Arroyo.

Central Authority:

Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to the Benelux countries and the countries of the European Union

The Federal Republic of Germany raises an objection to the accession of Guinea under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption from 29 May 1993. However Germany reserves the right to withdraw the objection.

In accordance with Article 22(4) of the Convention, the adoption of children habitually resident in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed by public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III of the Convention.

In accordance with Article 25, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is not bound under this Convention to recognize adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded by application of Article 39, paragraph 2.

The contact details of Central Authority designated under Article 6 of the Convention in the Macau Special Administrative Region of PRC are changed as follows:

Instituto de Accao Social (Social Welfare Bureau)

Telephone number: +853 512 512

E-mail address: srh@ias.gov.mo

The designated Turkish central/competent authority is:

The Prime Ministry of the Republic of Turkey

General Directorate for Social Services and Child Protection Institution,

Department for Child Services

Anafartalar Cad. No.: 70

Ulus/Ankara

Turkey

E-mail: evlatedinme@shcek.gov.tr

Tel: (90)(312)310 24 60/1453-1451

(90)(312)311 87 41

Fax: (90)(312)311 93 65

Central Authority:

Children's Rights Protection Office under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour

Central Authority:

State Child Rights Protection Adoption Service

Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania

Sodu Street 15

LT-03211 VILNIUS

Lithuania

Phone: +370 5 231 0928

Fax: +370 5 231 0927

Contact Person: Ms Odeta TARVYDIENÉ, Director

E-mail: info@ivaikinimas.lt

Website: www. ivaikinimas.lt

[…] the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Kingdom in Europe) raises an objection to the accession of Mali to the Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption, as long as no Central Authority has been designated by Mali.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Kingdom in Europe) withdraws its declarations made in accordance with article 44, paragraph 3, of the Convention, objecting to the accession of […] Mali […].

The Federal Republic of Germany raises an objection to the accession of Mali under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption from 29 May 1993. However, Germany reserves the right to withdraw the objection.

The Federal Republic of Germany withdraws its objection to the accession of the Republic of Mali under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption of 29 May 1993.

ADOPTION COMMITTEE,

Office of the Vice President and

Ministry of Home Affairs

Department of Children's Services

P.O. Box 46205 - 00100

NAIROBI

Tel. +254-20-228411 ext. 3004617

E-mail: childk@nbnet.co.ke

Central Authority:

In connection with Article 6 of the Convention the Ministry of Youth, Family, Social and Equal Opportunities shall act as the Central Authority in the Republic of Hungary.

To Paragraph 4 of Article 22

In accordance with Paragraph 4 of Article 22 of the Convention, adoptions of children habitually resident in the territory of the Republic of Hungary may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed in accordance with Paragraph 1 of Article 22.

To Paragraph 2 of Article 23

In accordance with Paragraph 2 of Article 23 of the Convention, the Ministry of Youth, Family, Social and Equal Opportunities shall issue the certificates referred to in Paragraph 1 of Article 23.

Central Authority

Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment

1054 Budapest, Akadémia u. 3 (street address)

1373 Budapest, Postafiók 609 (POB address)

tel. +36-1-475-5700, +36-1-475-5800

…the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Kingdom in Europe) raises an objection to the accession of the Dominican Republic to the Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption, as long as no Central Authority has been designated by the Dominican Republic.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Kingdom in Europe) withdraws its declarations made in accordance with article 44, paragraph 3, of the Convention, objecting to the accession of […] the Dominican Republic to the Convention.

Central Authority:

The National Council for the Childhood and Adolescence (CONANI)

Avenida Máximo Gómez No. 154

Ensanche la Fe.

Apartado Portal 2081

SANTO DOMINGO

Dominican Republic

Tel.:+1 (809) 567 2233

Fax: +1 (809) 472 8343

persons to contact:

Lic. Aly PEÑA NUÑEZ

Consultora Jurídica

e-mail: aly.pena@conani.gov.do / alyq_33@hotmail.com

Lic. Julio RODRIGUEZ

Sub-Consultor Jurídico

e-mail: julio.rodriguez@conani.gov.do

The Federal Republic of Germany raises an objection to the accession of the Dominican Republic under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption from 29 May 1993. However, Germany reserves the right to withdraw the objection.

The Federal Republic of Germany withdraws its objection to the accession of the Dominican Republic under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption of 29 May 1993.

Central Authority:

National Department for the Protection of Children and Families

Direction Nationale de la Promotion de l'Enfant et de la Famille

Rue 394, Porte 107, Bamako, Torokorabougou

BP: 2688, Bamako, Mali

The Central Authority can be contacted by:

Cuban National Authority (art. 23): Director of International Relations Ministry of Justice

Central Authority:

Ministry of Education of Georgia

Pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 4 of the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, the Republic of Armenia declares that adoptions of children habitually resident in its territory may only take place if the functions of the Central Authorities are performed in accordance with Article 22, paragraph 1 of the Convention.

Pursuant to Article 25 of the Convention, the Republic of Armenia declares that it will not be bound under this Convention to recognize adoptions made in accordance with an agreement concluded by application of Article 39, paragraph 2.

[…] the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Kingdom in Europe) raises an objection to the accession of the Republic of Armenia to the Convention on protection of children and co-operation in respect of intercountry adoption, as long as no Central Authority has been designated by the Republic of Armenia.

Since the Republic of Armenia has fulfilled the obligation to designate a Central Authority, the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Kingdom in Europe) withdraws its declaration made in accordance with article 44, paragraph 3, of the Convention, objecting to the accession of the Republic of Armenia to the Convention.

The Federal Republic of Germany raises an objection to the accession of the Republic of Armenia under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption of 29 May 1993. However, Germany reserves the right to withdraw the objection.

The Federal Republic of Germany withdraws its objection to the accession of the Republic of Armenia under Article 44 (3) of the Convention.

The Federal Republic of Germany raises an objection to the accession of the Kingdom of Cambodia under Article 44 (3) of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption from 29 May 1993. However, Germany reserves the right to withdraw the objection.

The Netherlands objects to the accession of Cambodia to the Hague Convention on protection of children and cooperation in respect of intercountry adoption, because it is still unclear whether the adoption process complies with international norms.

In accordance with Article 44, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the United Kingdom hereby objects to the accession of the Kingdom of Cambodia in respect of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man and declares that Cambodia's accession will have no effect as regards relations between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Central Authority to discharge the duties which are imposed by the Convention (…) which is competent to make the certification in respect of Intercountry Adoption:

Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation,

N° 788, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Fax/Phone: (855) 23 726 086

Person in charge of the matters:

H.E. Mr. Keo Borentr, Director General of Technical Affairs

N° 68, Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Fax: (855) 23 222 386

Phone: (855) 23 986 259

E-mail: keoborentr@camnet.com.kh

adoptionoffice@ppctv.com.kh

The United States declares that the provisions of Articles 1 through 39 of the Convention are not self-executing.

The United States declares, pursuant to Article 22(2), that in the United States the Central Authority functions under Articles 15-21 may also be performed by bodies or persons meeting the requirements of Articles 22(2)(a) and (b). Such bodies or persons will be subject to federal law and regulations implementing the Convention as well as state licensing and other laws and regulations applicable to providers of adoption services. The performance of Central Authority functions by such approved adoption service providers would be subject to the supervision of the competent federal and state authorities in the United States.

The Department of State has been designated as the authority competent to make the certifications under Article 23 of the Convention.

The Department of State has been designated as the authority competent to make the certifications under Article 23 of the Convention.

In accordance with Article 13 of the Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Convention), the Department of State has been designated as the Central Authority for the United States for purposes of the Convention. The Department of State's functions include all Central Authority functions under the Convention except as provided below. Within the Department, the Office of Children's Issues of the Bureau of Consular Affairs serves as the primary contact on issues related to the Convention.

The Office of Children's Issues can be reached:

Via mail, at: U.S. Central Authority for Intercountry Adoptions

CA/OCS/CI

2201 C. Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20520-2818

Via phone, at: (202) 736-9089

Via fax, at: (202) 736-9080

Via email, at: AdoptionUSCA@state.gov

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is the U.S. entity authorized to accept applications to adopt pursuant to Article 14.

USCIS can be reached:

Via mail, at: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Chief, Children's Issues

20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20529

Via phone, at: 202) 272-1663

U.S. accredited agencies, temporarily accredited agencies, and approved persons will generally perform the case-specific Central Authority duties set forth in Articles 15 through 21, in accordance with Article 22 of the Convention, with the exception of agreement under Article 17(c) that the adoption may proceed, which must be performed by the Department of State in cases in which the United States is a receiving country.

In accordance with Articles 13 and 22(3) of the Convention, the names and addresses of the accredited bodies and approved persons are available on the Department of State's website at http://ww.travel.state.gov/family/adoption/convention/convention_4169.html.

… the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been authorized as the central body responsible for confirmation of inter-country adoptions in the Republic of Azerbaijan and for discharging the duties which are imposed by the ‘Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Inter-country Adoption’ upon it.

Notification of the Republic of Armenia on Central and other authorities prescribed by the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption.

According to the RA Law on Acts of Civll Status in the Republic of Armenia the authorities of civil status acts' registry (CSAR) have right to give certificates prescribed by the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption.

The functions of the abovementioned authorities are the following:

Here is enclosed the table of CSAR authorities.

In accordance with the Article 6 of the Convention the Central Authority of the Republic of Armenia shall be the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia (Address: 3 V. Sargsyan, 0010 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia).

The responsible officials are:

Table of the authorities implementing Civil Status Acts' registration in the Republic of Armenia

Competent authority:

Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia

Central Authority:

Ms. Linda William

Director of Social Services

Ministry of Health and Social Development

P.O. Box 190, Victoria House

Tel: (00 248) 72 33 09 (00 248) 28 18 33

Fax: (00 248) 22 56 56

dgsa@seychelles.net

In accordance with Article 6 paragraph 1 of the Convention, the designated Central Authority to discharge all Central Authority functions under the Convention, shall be

the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia

Commission for establishing adoption

1000, str. ‘Dame Gruev’ no. 14

Skopje

Telephone: +389 2 3106-657

Fax: +389 2 3118-403.

In accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2 of the Convention, that the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia - Commission for establishing adoption, has been designated as the authority competent to issue the certificates referred to in Article 23, paragraph 1, stating that an adoption has been made in accordance with the Convention.

Declaration concerning Article 22 paragraph 4

The Principality of Liechtenstein declares that adoptions of children habitually resident in its territory may only take place if the functions of the Central Authority are performed in accordance with Article 22 paragraph 1 of the Convention.

Declaration concerning Article 25

The Principality of Liechtenstein declares that it will not be bound to recognise adoptions made in accordance with an Agreement concluded by application of Article 39 paragraph 2 of the Convention.

Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention

Office of Social Affairs

Postgebäude

Postfach 14

9494 Schaan

Principality of Liechtenstein

Tel. +423/236 72 72

Fax +423/236 72 74

e-mail: info@asd.llv.li

www.asd.llv.li

Competent authority in accordance with Article 23 of the Convention

Court of Justice

Spaniagasse 1

9490 Vaduz

Principality of Liechtenstein

Tel +423/236 65 10

Fax +423/236 65 39

www.gerichte.li/lg/index.asp

Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity

Central Authority for Intercountry Adoptions

Central and competent Authority:

Procuradoria Geral da República

CP 268

Praia, Republic of Cape Verde

Tel/Fax +238 261 1665

E-mail: jose.marques@pgr.gov.cv

Website: www.mj.gov.cv

Central Authority:

Department of Legal Services