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"The financial incentives involved in international adoptions corrupt health, welfare and legal services" (Photo: Wikipedia)

Romania should withstand pressure to lift ban on international adoptions

Ever since Romania prohibited international adoptions in 2001 it has been pressurised by the leaders of France, Italy, Israel, Spain and the US to lift the ban.  Behind these politicians are private adoption agencies, adoptive parents and others interested in getting children for whatever reason. 

When Hillary Clinton met the Romanian Foreign Minister earlier this year she handed him a letter which said "We urge you to reform current law in Romania...including a reevaluation of your dec...

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"The financial incentives involved in international adoptions corrupt health, welfare and legal services" (Photo: Wikipedia)

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