The U.S. Department of State has submitted its 2025 Annual Report on International Child Abduction to Congress, highlighting the ongoing efforts to prevent international parental child abduction and promote the Hague Abduction Convention.
The Department of State leads U.S. government initiatives to prevent child abduction, assist families affected by abduction cases, and encourage foreign governments to join the Hague Conventions. According to the Department, the convention is a key tool in deterring and resolving such cases, with the goal of securing the prompt return of abducted children.
However, the report notes that there are countries that have not joined the Convention or fail to fulfill their treaty obligations, including Argentina, The Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Egypt, Honduras, India, Jordan, Peru, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates. These countries are cited as demonstrating a pattern of noncompliance.
The Department of State remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas, particularly children. The full report is available on the Department's website for those seeking more information.
For background information, contact the Office of International Child Abduction at 202-501-4444 or [abduction@state.gov](mailto:abduction@state.gov).