The Department of State has released its 2025 Annual Report on International Child Abduction, presenting its efforts to prevent and address international parental child abduction. The report emphasizes the Department's commitment to aiding children and families impacted by abduction cases and promoting the effectiveness of the Hague Abduction Convention.
"The Department of State strongly believes the Hague Abduction Convention is one of the most effective tools to deter and resolve international parental child abduction and secure the prompt return of abducted children," the report stated. Efforts by the department include engagement with foreign governments to encourage participation in the Convention and fulfillment of treaty obligations. Despite these efforts, some countries still have not joined the Convention, and some that have fail to uphold their commitments.
The report identifies 15 countries as showing a pattern of noncompliance with the Convention: Argentina, The Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Egypt, Honduras, India, Jordan, Peru, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Department maintains its focus on protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens abroad, placing particular importance on safeguarding children.
The full report is available on the department's website for more detailed information.
