La adopción: convenciones internacionales frente a la legislación colombiana

Abstract

The present study outlines the difficulties and the guidelines that must be taken in the adoption process in Colombia, in turn presents a comparison between the international conventions ratified by Colombia and Colombian legislation through Law 1098 of 2006 in which establish procedures and procedural requirements for the adoption of children in Colombia by national and foreign families. The main objective of adoption is the re-establishment of children's rights, it is essential for them to use international treaties as a guarantee, as they reflect the main obligations of the State regarding the requirements for international adoption. For this reason it represents an opportunity for children and young people, who are declared to be adoptable, to lead a dignified life, in a home where they are loved, respected and protected. In conducting an in-depth investigation, the application of international conventions such as the Hague is directed towards procedural, practical and theoretical, making the adoption process an arduous process, although it is true that it needs to be fulfilled with the procedures but without being tedious, since many families are applying but very few obtain a successful culmination in the adoption process, on the other hand but when taking the agreement in an integral manner and assessing the need to implement in Colombia a program for children to be heard and have the option to make their needs and aspirations known when determining the right family with respect to each child, would really guarantee the full restoration of their rights.