N° 278: Intercountry Adoption in Transition: 2023 Statistical Trends Amid Rising Investigations and Reforms

In 2023, intercountry adoption (ICA) stood at a crossroads, shaped by both evolving child protection priorities and a wave of State-led investigations into past adoption practices. This article seeks to provide an analysis of intercountry adoption trends for 2023, comparing them with data from previous years, examining the profile of adopted children, and situating these developments within broader child protection and reform dynamics.