At a recent conference on international adoption that was held in Moravia, a panel of European experts stressed the importance of encouraging the adoption of Czech children by foreigners.

"A mere 277 Czech kids have been adopted by foreign families since 2000, when the Czech Republic ratified a Hague convention on adoption and child protection. These children, predominantly of Roma origin, often find their new homes in Denmark, Germany or Italy."

Lenka Pavlova, director of the government Office for International Legal Protection of Children, cited prejudice on the part of many Czech parents as a main reason that international adoption of Czech children needs to be made easier. Racism and prejudice against underprivileged children prevent many Czech families from adopting, Pavlova said. Source: Prague Post

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