Croatia

Croatia: Court ruling paves way for same-sex couples to adopt children

Gay rights activists in Croatia have the decision as a "historic" ruling.

06/05/2021

Netherlands

Netherlands suspends foreign adoptions over abuses and corruption

Minister for Legal Protection Sander Dekker said in a statement that "it is painful to conclude that the government has not done what was expected of it".

08/02/2021

Switzerland

Switzerland express regret over illegal adoptions from Sri Lanka

The Swiss government has admitted authorities failed to prevent the illegal adoptions of children from Sri Lanka in the 1980s and 1990s.

14/12/2020

Hungary

Same-sex couples in Hungary fear legal changes on adoption

The draft amendment has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups who say it is an attack against the LGBT community.

26/11/2020

Earth News

PETA demands celebs stop buying designer dogs and adopt from shelters

The latest animal rights' group campaign launches today with the message: ‘Dear Famous People, Stop Buying Dogs’.

17/11/2020

Hungary

Hungary proposes draft law to ban adoption for same-sex couples

The new law would mean that only married couples can adopt children and single people can only adopt with special permission from the minister in charge of family affairs.

11/11/2020

Greece

Greek police smash alleged €500,000 baby-smuggling network

Greek police, backed by Europol, say they have uncovered a €500,000 network that sold unborn children for adoption and eggs from vulnerable women.

27/09/2019

Pakistan

Euroviews. Celebrities can change the world - if they focus on real humanitarianism ǀ View

Humanitarian work when endorsed by a celebrity has to walk a tightrope - if it is too policy-oriented, it becomes an unelected individual trying to usurp power from elected leaders. If it is too general or purely values-based, one can fall into the trap of retweeting slogans that mean little.

21/08/2019

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New York: cat fashion show at the Algonquin Hotel

Some ten dressed up cats were entered into the annual fashion show to raise awareness for animal rescue and adoption

02/08/2019