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Views archive

Our archive of views, opinion and reflections regarding international adoption into the UK.

Letter to the UN

Att: UNICEF Rights of the Child in Child Friendly Language

New borns, Fashion, Thank yous and Creative Ideas

Absolutely thrilled with the arrival of my friend Molly and Nik's little boy, born yesterday evening. We have been waiting on tender hooks for this little one's arrival - and now he has arrived and the family is complete.

The Children's Society Key to Child happiness report

Key to children's happiness revealed, charity calls for 'radical new approach' to childhood

The Jewish Imperative for Child Adoption

Taken from New York Jewish Week magazine.

Don't Forget the Children without Families

Christmas has always been a difficult time for me. It is a family time, and when you are living in a country with no family, then that big day becomes problematic.

World's AIDS Day

We at International Adoption Guide observe World AIDS Day and support and honour those who are living with HIV and AIDS and encourage them with the knowledge that we are doing everything in our power to ensure their children grow up in loving and stable homes.

The lost opportunity

How totally disappointing was the documentary last night The Lost Orphan: Mirela's Story.

Decline in International adoptions

Interesting article on the drop of international adoptions into the US, one of the largest adopting nations.

Debate or Celebration?

It has been a hectic couple of weeks with adoption, adoption, adoption in the news. Very hot debates from one end of the spectrum to the other.

Family Day!

This day, 6 years ago, my son and I became a family. I stood in the hallowed halls of the Russian Family Court and heard the words, "The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the City of St Petersburg now award you CT permanent custody of the orphan child XX"

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IAG Blog

Frankly OUtrageous

I have decided to start a Frankly Outrageous Blog. Every time I speak to prospective adoptive parents I am going to let everyone know how they have been treated
Published - May 01, 2013

Dr. Jane Aronson on the Early Challenges of Adopting


Published - May 01, 2013

Investing in your Future

Phew! Here is something that you have to hear...
Published - Apr 17, 2013

Adoption News

Orphans, families in agonizing limbo


Published - May 22, 2013

The Increasing Problem of AIDS Orphans in Africa

Every 15 seconds, an African child loses a parent due to AIDS. The increasing number of AIDS orphans in Africa is one of the most serious consequences of the HIV/AIDS epidemic today.
Published - May 21, 2013