Adoptees Loss of Human Rights Explained.

Legal Infant transracial adoption:
1. Loss of Birth Identity:
In many cases, adopted children may lose access to their original birth certificates or information about their biological families, especially in closed adoptions. This can hinder their right to identity and knowledge of their heritage, which is recognized as a fundamental human right under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
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Article 8
1. States Parties undertake to respect the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.
2. Where a child is illegally deprived of some or all of the elements of his or her identity, States Parties shall provide appropriate assistance and protection, with a view to re-establishing speedily his or her identity.
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2. Limited Access to Biological Family:
Adoption may sever legal ties to biological parents and extended family, potentially restricting a child’s right to maintain connections with their family of origin unless the adoption is open or includes provisions for contact.
3. Cultural or Ethnic Heritage:
If a child is adopted into a family from a different cultural, ethnic, or religious background, they may face challenges in maintaining or fully embracing their original cultural identity. This could impact their right to cultural expression and preservation.
4. Loss of Legal Ties to Biological Family:
Adopted children often lose inheritance rights or other legal protections tied to their biological families unless explicitly outlined in the adoption agreement.
5. Discrimination and Stigma:
In some societies, adopted children may face social stigma or discrimination, which can infringe on their right to equality and protection from harmful treatment.
6. Unilateral Decisions About Placement:
Especially in international or inter-country adoptions, the child may have little say in their placement, which may impact their autonomy and rights to participation in decisions affecting them.
Efforts to safeguard the rights of adopted children emphasize transparency in the adoption process, access to identity and heritage, and ensuring the child’s best interests are prioritized in all decisions.