N° 269 – Transforming the Adoption Narrative: Empowering Adoptees & Adopting Inclusive Ways Forward

In this article, Ian Forber-Pratt, Deputy Executive Director at Children’s Emergency Relief International (CERI), Adjunct Professor at the Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, and intercountry adoptee himself, explores the crucial evolution in the adoption sector, emphasizing the need for adoptee empowerment, self-advocacy, and the establishment of platforms that amplify adoptee voices. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of adoptees actively participating in shaping international standards and influencing the practices of States and adoption professionals.