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		<title>Action Alert: Contact Your Member of Congress regarding Russia</title>
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		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/action-alert-contact-your-member-of-congress-regarding-russia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of Congress have a short window of opportunity to sign on to two letters regarding Russia’s recent decision to ban adoptions to the United States.  The first letter is to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and the second is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/action-alert-contact-your-member-of-congress-regarding-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Confused by the Adoption Tax Credit?</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/confused-by-the-adoption-tax-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/confused-by-the-adoption-tax-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption tax credit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foster care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adoption Tax Credit Working Group Publishes FAQ To Help With Your Adoption The Adoption Tax Credit, recently signed into law by President Obama is rather complex and can also be confusing.  Given these complexities, the Adoption Tax Credit Working Group, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/confused-by-the-adoption-tax-credit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia May Lift Adoption Ban for Specific Adoption Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-may-lift-adoption-ban-for-specific-adoption-cases/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-may-lift-adoption-ban-for-specific-adoption-cases/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of state]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[orphans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uncertainty Continues for Children and Families Joint Council can confirm that the Government of Russia will honor the bilateral treaty signed by both countries during all of 2013.  The Government of Russia has provided the U.S. Department of State notice &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-may-lift-adoption-ban-for-specific-adoption-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Watch: A Call-in Day to End Child Trafficking</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/watch-a-call-in-day-to-end-child-trafficking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/watch-a-call-in-day-to-end-child-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:53:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[child trafficking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Congress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human trafficking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jesse eaves]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[safe permanent family]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 11th &#8211; Human Trafficking Awareness Day There are more than 20 million men, women, and children enslaved in the world today, including in the United States.  Some of the most vulnerable to exploitation and enslavement are the millions of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/watch-a-call-in-day-to-end-child-trafficking/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Watch: U.S. Ambassador Jacobs on Russian Adoption Ban</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/watch-u-s-ambassador-jacobs-on-russian-adoption-ban/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/watch-u-s-ambassador-jacobs-on-russian-adoption-ban/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption ban]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ambassador Susan Jacobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christiane Amanpour]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[orphans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christiane Amanpour interviews U.S. Ambassador Susan Jacobs, Special Advisor to the Secretary for Children’s Issues at the State Department, on the recent Russian ban on intercountry adoption to the U.S. To watch the interview click here.]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Alert: Russia Update from the Dept of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia-update-from-the-dept-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia-update-from-the-dept-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jointcouncil.org/?p=6757</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On January 3, 2013  the U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children’s Issues released the following alert regarding the Ban on Intercountry Adoptions to the United States. The update can be found on their website here.  Joint Council hopes to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia-update-from-the-dept-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Congress Passes Adoption Tax Credit!</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/congress-passes-adoption-tax-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/congress-passes-adoption-tax-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption tax credit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[domestic adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foster care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On January 1st, the US House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (full text) which includes a permanent extension of the adoption tax credit and was signed into law on the 2nd.   As a more complete understanding of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/congress-passes-adoption-tax-credit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Congress Passes Universal Accreditation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/congress-passes-universal-accreditation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/congress-passes-universal-accreditation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jointcouncil.org/?p=6742</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[All Adoption Service Providers Required to be Hague Accredited For the past 5 years Joint Council has championed the concept of universal accreditation and have implemented a policy to that end for 2013 Joint Council Partners.   We are therefore pleased &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/congress-passes-universal-accreditation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Alert: Russia Update from Dept of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia-update-from-dept-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia-update-from-dept-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jointcouncil.org/?p=6726</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On December 31, 2012 the U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children’s Issues released the following alert regarding the Ban on Intercountry Adoptions to the United States. The update can be found on their website here.  Joint Council hopes to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia-update-from-dept-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Update: Russia Adoption Survey and Conference call</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russia-adoption-survey-and-conference-call/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russia-adoption-survey-and-conference-call/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There will be a conference call TODAY, at 4 PM EST, hosted by the Department of State. Information is provided below if you wish to participate in the call. Conference Call Invitation Friday, December 28, 2012; 4:00 pm EST The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russia-adoption-survey-and-conference-call/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Putin Signs Ban on Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/putin-signs-ban-on-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/putin-signs-ban-on-intercountry-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In what we can only describe as a tragedy, earlier today President Putin signed the ban on intercountry adoption.  The law goes into effect on January 1, 2013 and while some details remain unclear, it is being reported that the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/putin-signs-ban-on-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Update: Russian Ban on Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russian-ban-on-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russian-ban-on-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joint Council continues to actively advocate for a positive resolution to the pending intercountry adoption ban in Russia...  <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russian-ban-on-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Alert: Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please see the below alert from the Dept of State, Office of Children’s Issues regarding intercountry adoptions from Russia.  Please note that it requests prospective adoptive parents adopting from Russia to send their information to the Dept of State.   It &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Potential Russian Ban of Intercountry Adoption to the United States</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/potential-russian-ban-of-intercountry-adoption-to-the-united-states-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/potential-russian-ban-of-intercountry-adoption-to-the-united-states-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jcics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Russian Parliament Proposes Ban in Retaliation for the Magnitsky Act  As of December 19, 2012, legislation was brought before the Russian Parliament to ban intercountry adoptions from the United States. This amendment to the Dima Yakovlev List was proposed as &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/potential-russian-ban-of-intercountry-adoption-to-the-united-states-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>CBS to air 14th Annual &#8220;A Home for the Holidays&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cbs-to-air-14th-annual-a-home-for-the-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cbs-to-air-14th-annual-a-home-for-the-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, December 19th, CBS will air the 14th annual &#8220;A Home for the Holidays.&#8221; This powerful special shares stories of foster care adoption and features performances from some of America&#8217;s top musical talent. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cbs-to-air-14th-annual-a-home-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Alert: The Honduran Adoption Authority</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-the-honduran-adoption-authority/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-the-honduran-adoption-authority/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA), is Currently Closed due to a Strike October 17, 2012 As of October 2, 2012, employees of the Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA) are on strike and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-the-honduran-adoption-authority/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Department of State announces Agreement between U.S. and Russia regarding Cooperation in adoption of children will enter into force on November 1, 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/department-of-state-announces-agreement-between-u-s-and-russia-regarding-cooperation-in-adoption-of-children-will-enter-into-force-on-november-1-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of State (DOS) announced today that the Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children will enter into force on Nov. 1, 2012. Both U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/department-of-state-announces-agreement-between-u-s-and-russia-regarding-cooperation-in-adoption-of-children-will-enter-into-force-on-november-1-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Special Needs section added to OrphanNutrition.org!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joint Council, along with our partners Mead Johnson Nutrition Foundation and SPOON Foundation,  launched OrphanNutrition.org, a website serving as an international portal of resources for the global program A Child’s Best Start earlier this year. We have recently added a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/special-needs-section-added-to-orphannutrition-org/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Most Vulnerable Casualty of DC Tax Battle May Be Orphans, Foster Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/most-vulnerable-casualty-of-dc-tax-battle-may-be-orphans-foster-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/most-vulnerable-casualty-of-dc-tax-battle-may-be-orphans-foster-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amid talk of the “fiscal cliff” and how much wealthier Americans should pay the government, not much attention has been paid to the most vulnerable class of tax code casualties: orphans and foster kids desperately hoping to be placed in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/most-vulnerable-casualty-of-dc-tax-battle-may-be-orphans-foster-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Procedure for Agency Accreditation in Haiti</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/procedure-for-agency-accreditation-in-haiti/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/procedure-for-agency-accreditation-in-haiti/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IBESR has released the procedures for getting accredited as an adoption service provider in Haiti. To view the document, click here.]]></description>
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		<title>The National Action Plan on Children In Adversity</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/the-national-action-plan-on-children-in-adversity/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/the-national-action-plan-on-children-in-adversity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Action Plan on Children in Adversity (NAP) seeks to ensure that all children grow up within protective family care and free from violence, deprivation or danger. As supporters of the NAP, Joint Council, along with 92 other signees, called &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/the-national-action-plan-on-children-in-adversity/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Save the Adoption Tax Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/save-the-adoption-tax-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/save-the-adoption-tax-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adoption Tax Credit Working Group- Save the Adoption Tax Credit Save The Adoption Tax Credit is one of the most urgent and important initiatives Joint Council will make in 2012.   We are actively participating in a number of initiatives designed &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/save-the-adoption-tax-credit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Notice: Adoptions from South Africa to Begin With Approval of U.S. Adoption Service Providers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/notice-adoptions-from-south-africa-to-begin-with-approval-of-u-s-adoption-service-providers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/notice-adoptions-from-south-africa-to-begin-with-approval-of-u-s-adoption-service-providers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Notice: Adoptions from South Africa to Begin With Approval of U.S. Adoption Service Providers &#160; On June 6, 2012, the Department of State’s Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Susan Jacobs, and U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg officials met with the South &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/notice-adoptions-from-south-africa-to-begin-with-approval-of-u-s-adoption-service-providers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Notice: Approval of the Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/notice-approval-of-the-agreement-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-russian-federation-regarding-cooperation-in-adoption-of-children/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Notice: Approval of the Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children   On July 10, 2012 the Russian Duma approved the bilateral adoption agreement signed by Secretary of State &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/notice-approval-of-the-agreement-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-russian-federation-regarding-cooperation-in-adoption-of-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Letter to President Obama Regarding Adoptee Deportatio​n</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/letter-to-president-obama-regarding-adoptee-deportatio%e2%80%8bn/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/letter-to-president-obama-regarding-adoptee-deportatio%e2%80%8bn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Date    June 13, 2012 Letter to President Obama Regarding Adoptee Deportation Two days ago Joint Council and several of its partner organizations signed a letter to President Barack Obama regarding the deportation of adult adoptee Kairi Shepherd. The letter begins as &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/letter-to-president-obama-regarding-adoptee-deportatio%e2%80%8bn/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: President to speed up 350 US adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-president-to-speed-up-350-us-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-president-to-speed-up-350-us-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Politico: Guatemala’s president says he’s willing to speed up 350 adoptions by U.S. couples that were in process before his Central American nation suspended adoptions by foreigners in 2007 following allegations of fraud and baby theft. President Otto Perez &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-president-to-speed-up-350-us-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: USDOS Adoption Notice – New Adoption Law in Effect</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-new-adoption-law-in-effect/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-new-adoption-law-in-effect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the US Department of State: April 10, 2012 The Romanian Office for Adoptions announced that its new adoption law went into effect on April 7, 2012.  The new law allows for intercountry adoptions of Romanian children by relatives of the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-new-adoption-law-in-effect/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Notice: Romania</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-romania/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adoption Notice: Romania New Adoption Law in Effect April 11, 2012 The Romanian Office for Adoptions announced that its new adoption law went into effect on April 7, 2012. The new law allows for intercountry adoptions of Romanian children by &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-romania/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: USDOS Adoption Notice – Approval of New Hague Convention Adoption Process</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-approval-of-new-hague-convention-adoption-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-approval-of-new-hague-convention-adoption-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the US Department of State: April 5, 2012 The Ministry of Education and Science, the Central Authority of Kazakhstan, has confirmed that the governmental decree approving its new policies to process intercountry adoptions and accredit adoption agencies in Kazakhstan &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-approval-of-new-hague-convention-adoption-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Korean Ministry of Health &amp; Welfare’s Special Act on Adoption to come into force August 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/korean-ministry-of-health-welfare%e2%80%99s-special-act-on-adoption-to-come-into-force-august-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/korean-ministry-of-health-welfare%e2%80%99s-special-act-on-adoption-to-come-into-force-august-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 31, 2012 From the Korean Ministry of Health &#38; Welfare: Subject: The careful deliberation before child adoption and family court permit system is being introduced. Adopted child will be given the status of foster child equal to biological child so &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/korean-ministry-of-health-welfare%e2%80%99s-special-act-on-adoption-to-come-into-force-august-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Alert: Government of Laos Announces Suspension of Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-government-of-laos-announces-suspension-of-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-government-of-laos-announces-suspension-of-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 30, 2012 The Office of the Government of Laos announced on February 20, 2012, that the authorization to allow foreigners to adopt Lao children is suspended until appropriate regulations and procedures are established on intercountry adoption.  Updated information will be &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-government-of-laos-announces-suspension-of-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bhutan: USDOS Adoption Alert – Notice on Suspension of all Intercountry Adoptions in Bhutan</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/utan-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-notice-on-suspension-of-all-intercountry-adoptions-in-bhutan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 26, 2012 From the US Department of State: March 23, 2012 Effective January 1, 2012, the Government of Bhutan temporarily suspended all intercountry adoptions pending approval of a new adoption law by the King.  The adoption bill was drafted &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/utan-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-notice-on-suspension-of-all-intercountry-adoptions-in-bhutan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Joint Council Position Openings!</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-position-openings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joint Council is pleased to announce three exciting position openings for the 2012 year!  This is a great opportunity for individuals, college students, or graduate students to gain hands on experience in the field of children’s welfare.  In the past, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-position-openings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Notice: Cambodia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-cambodia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Office of Children’s Issues wishes to provide a further update for U.S. citizens interested in intercountry adoptions with Cambodia. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation recently announced to all embassies with diplomatic and consular missions in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-cambodia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Putin Urges Limiting Foreign Adoption of Russian Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-putin-urges-limiting-foreign-adoption-of-russian-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-putin-urges-limiting-foreign-adoption-of-russian-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 9, 2012 From RIA Novosti: The adoption of Russian children by foreign families should become a “rare exception,” prime minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. “We should try to ensure that most [Russian] children find their families here &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-putin-urges-limiting-foreign-adoption-of-russian-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: USDOS Adoption Notice – CARA Lifts Temporary Suspension of Acceptance of New Dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-cara-lifts-temporary-suspension-of-acceptance-of-new-dossiers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 9, 2012 From the US Department of State: March 7, 2012 This is an update to our notice dated October 5, 2011 announcing a temporary suspension on the acceptance of new intercountry adoption cases in India.   CARA has informed &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-cara-lifts-temporary-suspension-of-acceptance-of-new-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adverse Action taken by Council on Accreditation towards Huminska’s Anioly, Inc.</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adverse-action-taken-by-council-on-accreditation-towards-huminska%e2%80%99s-anioly-inc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 8, 2012 From the US Department of State: On March 2, 2012, the Council on Accreditation (COA) made the decision to temporarily suspend Huminska’s Anioly, Inc. for failing to maintain substantial compliance with the Hague accreditation standards. Huminska’s Anioly, Inc. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adverse-action-taken-by-council-on-accreditation-towards-huminska%e2%80%99s-anioly-inc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic Republic of Congo: USDOS Adoption Notice – Release of Adopted Children from Orphanages</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-release-of-adopted-children-from-orphanages/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-release-of-adopted-children-from-orphanages/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 8, 2012 From the US Department of State: Democratic Republic of Congo March 5, 2012 Notice: Release of Adopted Children from Orphanages Prospective adoptive parents considering adopting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) should be aware that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-release-of-adopted-children-from-orphanages/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Senegal: USDOS Adoption Alert – Suspension of New Applications to Adopt</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/senegal-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-suspension-of-new-applications-to-adopt/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/senegal-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-suspension-of-new-applications-to-adopt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 6, 2012 From the US Department of State: Senegal March 05, 2012 Alert: Suspension of New Applications to Adopt The Government of Senegal has announced that it is temporarily suspending all new intercountry adoptions while it focuses on implementing &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/senegal-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-suspension-of-new-applications-to-adopt/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoptees deported by US</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoptees-deported-by-us/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 6, 2012 From The Korea Times: Until 2001, when Korean children were sent to the U.S. for overseas adoption, it was their adoptive parents’ responsibility to naturalize them as U.S. citizens… Unlike European governments, the U.S. government did not &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoptees-deported-by-us/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: USDOS Adoption Notice – Regional Suspensions on Adoption Processing in Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-regional-suspensions-on-adoption-processing-in-russia-russia-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-regional-suspensions-on-adoption-processing-in-russia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 5, 2012 From the US Department of State: March 01, 2012 The Department of State has received reports that local departments of education and some judges in Russia have instituted a de facto freeze on adoptions to the United &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-regional-suspensions-on-adoption-processing-in-russia-russia-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-regional-suspensions-on-adoption-processing-in-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Organizations Support President&#8217;s Proposal to Extend the Adoption Tax Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-organizations-support-presidents-proposal-to-extend-the-adoption-tax-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-organizations-support-presidents-proposal-to-extend-the-adoption-tax-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 29, 2012 Joint Council is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with a vast group of adoption organizations to support the President’s proposal to extend the Adoption Tax Credit.  A Press Release regarding the letter is below.  &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-organizations-support-presidents-proposal-to-extend-the-adoption-tax-credit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: USDOS Adoption Notice – Processing Time for Adoptions Increased</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-processing-time-for-adoptions-increased/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; February 22, 2012 From the US Department of State: Russia February 21, 2012 Notice: Processing Time for Adoptions Increased On January 1, 2012, the Russian Family Code was amended so that presiding judges will announce decisions in cases, including &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-processing-time-for-adoptions-increased/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Reinstatement of U.S. Adoption Agency by IHNFA</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/reinstatement-of-u-s-adoption-agency-by-ihnfa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 22, 2012 The U.S. Embassy in Honduras informs citizens that the Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA ) recently reinstated U.S. adoption agency Gladney Center for Adoption, per IHNFA’s resolution SG-009-2012.   This message updates the prior &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/reinstatement-of-u-s-adoption-agency-by-ihnfa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Malawi: USDOS Adoption Notice – Ongoing Nationwide Judicial Strike Closes Courts in Malawi</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/malawi-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-ongoing-nationwide-judicial-strike-closes-courts-in-malawi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 22, 2012 From the US Department of State: Malawi Feburary 08, 2012 Notice: Ongoing Nationwide Judicial Strike Closes Courts in Malawi Due to a nationwide judicial strike by certain judicial employees in Malawi, the court system halted all functions &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/malawi-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-ongoing-nationwide-judicial-strike-closes-courts-in-malawi/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Macedonia Sacks Suspected Adoption Racketeers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/macedonia-sacks-suspected-adoption-racketeers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 16, 2012 From Balkan Insight: Minister Spiro Ristovski has sacked the heads of welfare centres in the towns of Radovish and Krushevo, suspended 28 welfare ministry employees and has proposed the sackings of five others. Last November the ministry &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/macedonia-sacks-suspected-adoption-racketeers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Update: Russia Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russia-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the last week there have been various news reports that Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs intends to suspend adoptions to the United States until the previously signed bi-lateral agreement between the United States and Russia is ratified by the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-russia-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>“Senate Foreign Relations Committee Seeks Input From Adoptive Families”</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/action-request-survey-on-intercountry-adoption/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has come to our attention that there has been some confusion about the origin of the survey below.  To clarify, the survey was created and circulated at the request of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.  As stated in the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/action-request-survey-on-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>In The News &#8211; “The Wheat and the Weeds”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article about a little girl’s Guatemala900 international adoption recently appeared in Guatemala’s Prensa Libre newspaper…. Click here to see original article in the Prensa Libre. &#160; (Photo: Lesly Mariela Vasquez Guarcas) It is apparent that even the best &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/in-the-news-%e2%80%9cthe-wheat-and-the-weeds%e2%80%9d/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-US diplomat testifies in Argentine baby thefts</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ex-us-diplomat-testifies-in-argentine-baby-thefts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 8, 2012 From the Associated Press (via Google): A former U.S. diplomat testified Thursday that American officials knew Argentina’s military regime was taking babies from dead or jailed dissidents during its “dirty war” against leftists in the 1970s, and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ex-us-diplomat-testifies-in-argentine-baby-thefts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Uruguay approves $513,000 settlement for disappearance, illegal adoption during dictatorship</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uruguay-approves-513000-settlement-for-disappearance-illegal-adoption-during-dictatorship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 8, 2012 From The Washington Post with Foreign Policy: Uruguay’s president has approved a $513,000 payment to Macarena Gelman, who was illegally adopted during the dictatorship after her mother was tortured and disappeared. The payment complies with an Inter-American &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/uruguay-approves-513000-settlement-for-disappearance-illegal-adoption-during-dictatorship/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Canada: Agency closure puts prospective parents on hold</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/canada-agency-closure-puts-prospective-parents-on-hold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 8, 2012 From CTV News Calgary: A Manitoba based adoption agency is shutting down and now several Alberta families are worried about the welfare of the children and the status of their adoptions. The Canadian Advocate for the Adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/canada-agency-closure-puts-prospective-parents-on-hold/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>USCIS Unable to Resume Processing Adoptions from Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-unable-to-resume-processing-adoptions-from-vietnam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 8, 2012 From USCIS: Released Feb. 2, 2011 Intercountry Adoptions Under the Hague Adoption Convention WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it cannot approve a Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-unable-to-resume-processing-adoptions-from-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam Adoption Notice – U.S. Department of State to delay resuming adoptions in Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-u-s-department-of-state-to-delay-resuming-adoptions-in-vietnam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 3, 2012 From the US Department of State: Vietnam February 2012 Notice: U.S. Department of State to delay resuming adoptions in Vietnam The United States has determined that it will not resume intercountry adoptions in Vietnam on February 1, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-u-s-department-of-state-to-delay-resuming-adoptions-in-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Honduras: US Embassy Message for U.S. Citizens – Barring of Two U.S. Adoption Agencies by IHNFA</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/honduras-us-embassy-message-for-u-s-citizens-%e2%80%93-barring-of-two-u-s-adoption-agencies-by-ihnfa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 3, 2012 From The US Embassy (Honduras): Message for U.S. Citizens – Barring of Two U.S. Adoption Agencies by IHNFA  The U.S. Embassy in Honduras informs citizens that the Instituto Hondureño de la Niñez y la Familia (IHNFA ) &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/honduras-us-embassy-message-for-u-s-citizens-%e2%80%93-barring-of-two-u-s-adoption-agencies-by-ihnfa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Not To Resume Adoption With Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-not-to-resume-adoption-with-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-not-to-resume-adoption-with-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of State has issued a Notice confirming that the U.S. will not resume intercountry adoption with Vietnam.  The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption went into force in Vietnam on February 1, 2012 however the Department of State &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-not-to-resume-adoption-with-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: USDOS Adoption Notice – U.S. Department of State Continues to Recommend Against Adopting from Nepal</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-u-s-department-of-state-continues-to-recommend-against-adopting-from-nepal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 20, 2012 From the US Department of State: Nepal January 19, 2012 Notice: U.S. Department of State Continues to Recommend Against Adopting from Nepal On August 6, 2010, the U. S. Department of State and United States Citizenship and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-usdos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-u-s-department-of-state-continues-to-recommend-against-adopting-from-nepal/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: US DOS Adoption Notice – Kazakhstan New Family and Marriage Code Signed into Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-us-dos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-kazakhstan-new-family-and-marriage-code-signed-into-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 17, 2012 From the US Department of State: U.S. Mission Kazakhstan has reported that President Nazarbayev signed into law the new Family and Marriage Code on December 26, 2011. The Ministry of Education now awaits government approval of its &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-us-dos-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-kazakhstan-new-family-and-marriage-code-signed-into-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: USDOS Adoption Alert – Update Ministry of Education plans to match families with pending adoption dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-update-ministry-of-education-plans-to-match-families-with-pending-adoption-dossiers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 17, 2012 From the US Department of State: According to the Government of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education (MoE), all pending adoption dossiers that were not matched with children by December 15, 2010, will be returned and will have to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-usdos-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-update-ministry-of-education-plans-to-match-families-with-pending-adoption-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: US Department of State Adoption Alert – SDA resumes processing adoptions in Ukraine</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 17, 2012 From the US Department of State: On July 14, 2011, the presidential order which extends the State Department on Adoption’s (SDA’s) authority to process adoptions was published in Ukraine. We have been informed by the SDA that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-department-of-state-adoption-alert-%e2%80%93-sda-resumes-processing-adoptions-in-ukraine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Families bring Vietnamese orphans home following three year fight</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/families-bring-vietnamese-orphans-home-following-three-year-fight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 9, 2012 From Fox 59 (Indiana): A time of celebration, tears of joy, and indescribable emotion. Wednesday, two central Indiana families got their miracle, years in the making. Three years ago, three Indiana couples thought they were months away &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/families-bring-vietnamese-orphans-home-following-three-year-fight/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>USCIS complacency surrounding alleged fraud in exporting Ethiopian children</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 9, 2012 From Ethiomedia: Author: Yosef Yacob Despite the documented facts demonstrating fraud and misrepresentation, the unsettling status quo persists with superficial changes by the USCIS and the Department of State devoid of any effective protocols to ferret out &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-complacency-surrounding-alleged-fraud-in-exporting-ethiopian-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report Veronnie F. Jones, MD, PhD, MSPH and  COMMITTEE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, ADOPTION, AND DEPENDENT CARE Pamela C. High, MD Elaine Donoghue, MD Jill J. Fussell, MD Mary Margaret Gleason, MD Paula K. Jaudes, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/comprehensive-health-evaluation-of-the-newly-adopted-child/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Failed Adoptions Lead to More Homeless Youth</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/failed-adoptions-lead-to-more-homeless-youth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 9, 2012 From Chicago News Cooperative: Lamar West has lost parents twice in his life. The first time was when he was 4; the second was a month before his 18th birthday. The circumstances differed, but the outcomes did &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/failed-adoptions-lead-to-more-homeless-youth/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Announcing the winner of Joint Council&#8217;s 4th Annual Photo Contest&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/announcing-the-winner-of-joint-councils-4th-annual-photo-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/announcing-the-winner-of-joint-councils-4th-annual-photo-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Joint Council is pleased to announced the winner of the 2011 A Picture Perfect Moment Photo Contest: London Clark! Congratulations to London and the Clark Family! Joint Council would like to thank each and every family that sent in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/announcing-the-winner-of-joint-councils-4th-annual-photo-contest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Update: Processing Plan for CNA Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-processing-plan-for-cna-cases/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Office of Children&#8217;s Issues provides updates to interested families and adoption service providers regarding Guatemalan intercountry adoptions.  If you received this e-mail in error and do not wish to receive future updates please notify AskCI@state.gov using the subject line: &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/update-processing-plan-for-cna-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: USCIS publishes notes from October 28th stakeholder meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-publishes-notes-from-october-28th-stakeholder-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-publishes-notes-from-october-28th-stakeholder-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 12, 2011 From USCIS:  Executive Summary Teleconference on Ethiopian Adoptions Background On October 28, 2011, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS) hosted a stakeholder engagement to discuss the increased number of adoption petitions &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-publishes-notes-from-october-28th-stakeholder-meeting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic Republic of Congo – USDOS Adoption Notice: New contact information for its Adoption Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-%e2%80%93-usdos-adoption-notice-new-contact-information-for-its-adoption-unit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-%e2%80%93-usdos-adoption-notice-new-contact-information-for-its-adoption-unit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 12, 2011 From US Department of State: Democratic Republic of Congo Notice: New contact information for its Adoption Unit The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa would like to inform the public that it has new contact &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-%e2%80%93-usdos-adoption-notice-new-contact-information-for-its-adoption-unit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Kremlin Knocks U.S. for ‘Silence’ on Adopted Child’s Death</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-kremlin-knocks-u-s-for-%e2%80%98silence%e2%80%99-on-adopted-child%e2%80%99s-death/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 6, 2011 From The Moscow Times: The United States “inexcusably” failed to inform Moscow about the death of a Russian-born toddler adopted by an American couple, a Kremlin official said Friday, highlighting tensions over an adoption accord that the two countries signed in July. Russia’s children’s rights commissioner &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-kremlin-knocks-u-s-for-%e2%80%98silence%e2%80%99-on-adopted-child%e2%80%99s-death/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Exposing Corruption in International Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/exposing-corruption-in-international-adoption/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 1, 2011 From Philanthropy.com: Tiny Spark is new podcast on the business of doing good. The first installment takes a look at corruption in international adoption and how it has caused problems despite the generous impulses of many parents. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/exposing-corruption-in-international-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sri Lanka: Investigation called to probe baby farm</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/sri-lanka-investigation-called-to-probe-baby-farm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 1, 2011 From The Times Online: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been called in to investigate the suspected baby farm that was uncovered by the authorities at an orphanage at Rawattawatte in Moratuwa on Wednesday evening, a senior &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/sri-lanka-investigation-called-to-probe-baby-farm/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>International Exhibition: Life In Motion &#8211; &#8220;I Want To Walk&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/international-exhibition-life-in-motion-i-want-to-walk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life in Motion, a unique photo exhibition created to raise awareness about orphaned children who are unable to live a fulfilled life due to their physical limitations will premier on December 8th at the Rita K. Hillman Education Gallery in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/international-exhibition-life-in-motion-i-want-to-walk/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia Attacks Sentence of Adoptee’s Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 23, 2011 From the New York Times: The Russian government reacted furiously on Saturday to what it described as an unjustly lenient sentence in the case of a Pennsylvania couple who were originally charged with murder in the death &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-attacks-sentence-of-adoptee%e2%80%99s-parents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fewer Babies Available For Adoption By U.S. Parents</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/fewer-babies-available-for-adoption-by-u-s-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/fewer-babies-available-for-adoption-by-u-s-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 23, 2011 From NPR: Motivated by the desire to provide a home to a needy child, parents like the Franklins don&#8217;t like to talk about international adoption as a business. But clearly the market forces of supply and demand &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/fewer-babies-available-for-adoption-by-u-s-parents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>US Department of State releases FY 2011 Annual Report on Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/us-department-of-state-releases-fy-2011-annual-report-on-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/us-department-of-state-releases-fy-2011-annual-report-on-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 22, 2011 Access the FY 2011 Annual Report on Intercountry Adoption from the US Department of Statehere.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: US Department of State Adoption Notice – Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-procedure-for-processing-adoption-cases/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 22, 2011 From the US Department of State: Ethiopia November 16, 2011 Notice: Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases This notice provides supplemental information to the adoption notice of October 7, 2011, adding additional details on the process applicable to orphan &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-procedure-for-processing-adoption-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: US Department of State Adoption Notice – Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases – November 16, 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-procedure-for-processing-adoption-cases-%e2%80%93-november-16-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 22, 2011 From the US Department of State: Ethiopia November 16, 2011 Notice: Procedure for Processing Adoption Cases This notice provides supplemental information to the adoption notice of October 7, 2011, adding additional details on the process applicable to orphan &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-procedure-for-processing-adoption-cases-%e2%80%93-november-16-2011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>US Department of State gives definition of “not clearly approvable” I-600 petitions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/us-department-of-state-gives-definition-of-%e2%80%9cnot-clearly-approvable%e2%80%9d-i-600-petitions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 22, 2011 From the US Department of State: “Not Clearly Approvable” Defined Consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates have limited, delegated authority from the United States Citizen and Immigration Service to approve Form I-600 petitions that are found to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/us-department-of-state-gives-definition-of-%e2%80%9cnot-clearly-approvable%e2%80%9d-i-600-petitions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: USCIS Update on Processing of “not clearly approvable” cases</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 22, 2011 From U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: From: Public Engagement &#60;Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov&#62; Dear Stakeholder: The USCIS team in Addis Ababa completed its site visit.  We are pleased to report that the team was able to complete its review of all &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-update-on-processing-of-%e2%80%9cnot-clearly-approvable%e2%80%9d-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Clarification: South Africa tightens rules for foreign adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/clarification-south-africa-tightens-rules-for-foreign-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/clarification-south-africa-tightens-rules-for-foreign-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following was received by Joint Council in response to an update we posted on October 17, 2011 entitled &#8220;South Africa tightens rules for foreign adoptions.&#8221; This response is a clarification to the following line from the original post: &#8220;Since &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/clarification-south-africa-tightens-rules-for-foreign-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>USCIS Update: Ethiopia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-update-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-update-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 16, 2011 USCIS UPDATE ON PROCESSING OF “NOT CLEARLY APPROVABLE” CASES REFERRED BY EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA A USCIS team of four officers arrived in Ethiopia and began working at Embassy Addis Ababa on November 7, 2011.  As of the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-update-ethiopia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: US Department of State Adoption Notice – Vietnam ratifies the Hague Adoption Convention</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-vietnam-ratifies-the-hague-adoption-convention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-vietnam-ratifies-the-hague-adoption-convention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 15, 2011 From the US Department of State: Vietnam November 2011 Notice: Vietnam ratifies the Hague Adoption Convention The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption will enter into force in Vietnam on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-vietnam-ratifies-the-hague-adoption-convention/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Irish adoptions from Vietnam to resume</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/irish-adoptions-from-vietnam-to-resume/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/irish-adoptions-from-vietnam-to-resume/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 15, 2011 From the Irish Times: Vietnam has ratified the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, allowing Irish couples to adopt children from the country once more. The ratification will come into force on February 1st. Until 2009, adoptions into Ireland from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/irish-adoptions-from-vietnam-to-resume/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia to sign child adoption deals with European countries</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-to-sign-child-adoption-deals-with-european-countries/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-to-sign-child-adoption-deals-with-european-countries/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pavel astakhov]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 15, 2011 From RIA Novosti: Russia plans to sign bilateral agreements on child adoption with France, the U.K., Holland, Spain and Germany, the country’s ombudsman for children’s rights, Pavel Astakhov, said on Monday. “The agreement between Russia and France &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-to-sign-child-adoption-deals-with-european-countries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Taiwan: Government expected to pass strict laws regarding adoption of children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/taiwan-government-expected-to-pass-strict-laws-regarding-adoption-of-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/taiwan-government-expected-to-pass-strict-laws-regarding-adoption-of-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 15, 2011 From The China Post: The Legislature is expected to pass a law tomorrow to impose stricter regulations on child adoption, a newspaper reported yesterday. The proposed revisions to the child welfare law address concerns over buying and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/taiwan-government-expected-to-pass-strict-laws-regarding-adoption-of-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: ‘Orphan’ girls rescued from Tamil Nadu</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-%e2%80%98orphan%e2%80%99-girls-rescued-from-tamil-nadu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-%e2%80%98orphan%e2%80%99-girls-rescued-from-tamil-nadu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dala Bahadur Phadera]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ebt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esther benjamins trust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Humla]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indian orphans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[michael job centre]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 4, 2011 From The Hindustan Times: For parents in Humla, a remote district in mid-western Nepal, Dala Bahadur Phadera was something of an angel. Worried about their children’s future during the civil war, they found Phadera’s proposal to send &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-%e2%80%98orphan%e2%80%99-girls-rescued-from-tamil-nadu/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mission group uncovers fraud, child trafficking in orphanage after Haiti quake</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/mission-group-uncovers-fraud-child-trafficking-in-orphanage-after-haiti-quake/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/mission-group-uncovers-fraud-child-trafficking-in-orphanage-after-haiti-quake/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[adventures in missions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child trafficking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[haiti]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 4, 2011 From WSBTV (ABC): A Gainesville-based missionary organization said it has uncovered fraud and possible child trafficking in Haiti — at the same orphanage the group has been trying to help. “We work where the need is greatest,” &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/mission-group-uncovers-fraud-child-trafficking-in-orphanage-after-haiti-quake/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tennessee woman who sent boy back to Russia sued for child support</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/tennessee-woman-who-sent-boy-back-to-russia-sued-for-child-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/tennessee-woman-who-sent-boy-back-to-russia-sued-for-child-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[artyom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 4, 2011 From The Tennessean: A Shelbyville woman who put her adopted son on a one-way flight back to Russia is being sued for child support. The agency that placed the 7-year-old Russian child with Torry Hansen filed suit, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/tennessee-woman-who-sent-boy-back-to-russia-sued-for-child-support/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Announcing Joint Council&#8217;s 4th Annual National Adoption Month Photo Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/announcing-joint-councils-4th-annual-national-adoption-month-photo-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/announcing-joint-councils-4th-annual-national-adoption-month-photo-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our 4th annual National Adoption Month Photo Contest will be open for submissions November 1st- November 30, 2011. We are looking for beautiful, inspiring photos of all types of children- children in orphanages, foster homes, or adoptive families, engaged in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/announcing-joint-councils-4th-annual-national-adoption-month-photo-contest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala Sentences 2 in US Adoption Case</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-sentences-2-in-us-adoption-case/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-sentences-2-in-us-adoption-case/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[beatriz valle flores]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enriqueta noriega cano]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 27, 2011 From ABC News: A Guatemalan court sentenced two women to 16 and 21 years in prison on Monday for trafficking a stolen baby who was given for adoption to a U.S. family. Special prosecutor Lorena Maldonado said &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-sentences-2-in-us-adoption-case/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>USCIS Stakeholder Meeting on Ethiopian Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-stakeholder-meeting-on-ethiopian-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-stakeholder-meeting-on-ethiopian-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[addis ababa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[embassy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting Invitation: USCIS Stakeholder Meeting on Ethiopian Adoptions Friday, October 28, 2011 @ 10:30 am (EDT) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would like to invite you to attend a stakeholder call to discuss USCIS processing of Ethiopian adoption cases which &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-stakeholder-meeting-on-ethiopian-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Abandoned in Guatemala: The Failure of Intercountry Adoption Practices</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/abandoned-in-guatemala-the-failure-of-intercountry-adoption-practices/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/abandoned-in-guatemala-the-failure-of-intercountry-adoption-practices/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 19, 2011 This month a documentary by reasontv has been released regarding the elimination of intercountry adoption in Guatemala. The video shows a side of the elimination not often discussed in the media. We encourage our colleagues and friends &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/abandoned-in-guatemala-the-failure-of-intercountry-adoption-practices/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Notice: Ethiopia  Confirmation of Orphanage Closures in Ethiopia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-ethiopia-confirmation-of-orphanage-closures-in-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-ethiopia-confirmation-of-orphanage-closures-in-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bethzatha children's home association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biruh alem lehisanat]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ethio vision development and charities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hidota children's home association]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[musie children's home association]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 17, 2011 Ethiopian government officials confirmed the closure of several orphanages in the Southern Nations state due to revocation of the orphanages’ operational licenses.  Each orphanage in Ethiopia receives an operational license that the Charities and Societies Administration administers &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-ethiopia-confirmation-of-orphanage-closures-in-ethiopia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nigerian baby factory raided</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nigerian-baby-factory-raided/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 17, 2011 From News24: Police in southern Nigeria have raided a purported orphanage where they found 17 pregnant girls, arresting the owner on suspicion of planning to sell their babies, a spokesperson said on Saturday. The owner and a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nigerian-baby-factory-raided/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa tightens rules for foreign adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/south-africa-tightens-rules-for-foreign-adoptions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 17, 2011 From 9 News: In the wake of Madonna’s adoptions in nearby Malawi, and a commercial surrogacy boom in India, South Africa is laying out stricter rules for foreigners looking to make families here.Last month a court in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/south-africa-tightens-rules-for-foreign-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Is Not a Solution for Poor Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-is-not-a-solution-for-poor-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-is-not-a-solution-for-poor-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 27, 2011 From The American Prospect: …Although UNICEF is often quoted as saying that there are 163 million orphans today, few people understand that the vast majority of those have lost only one parent—and most of the rest are &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-is-not-a-solution-for-poor-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Children for sale</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-children-for-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-children-for-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 27, 2011 From Al Jazeera: Orphaned, abandoned or trafficked? That is the question facing foreigners who wish to adopt Nepali children. International adoption services have provided a lucrative business to poverty-stricken Nepal. But in 2007, Nepal stopped adoptions for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-children-for-sale/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: US Department of State Adoption Notice – CNA Processing Framework for U.S. Cases Under Its Authority</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-cna-processing-framework-for-u-s-cases-under-its-authority/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-cna-processing-framework-for-u-s-cases-under-its-authority/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 27, 2011 From the US Department of State: Guatemala Notice: CNA Processing Framework for U.S. Cases Under Its Authority On Friday August 19, 2011, the Guatemalan Central Adoption Authority (CNA) published in the Guatemalan government’s official register a new &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-department-of-state-adoption-notice-%e2%80%93-cna-processing-framework-for-u-s-cases-under-its-authority/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Notice from the US Embassy in Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-notice-from-the-us-embassy-in-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-notice-from-the-us-embassy-in-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 27, 2011 From The Embassy of the United States, Hanoi, Vietnam: General Information The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Adoptions between the United States and Vietnam expired on September 1, 2008. Intercountry adoption from Vietnam to the U.S. is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-notice-from-the-us-embassy-in-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Suspension of Saint Mary International Adoption lifted</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/suspension-of-saint-mary-international-adoption-lifted/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/suspension-of-saint-mary-international-adoption-lifted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, October 4, 2011: The Council on Accreditation (COA) has announced that effective October 2, 2011 it has terminated the suspension of the Hague accreditation of Saint Mary International Adoption that was imposed effective &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/suspension-of-saint-mary-international-adoption-lifted/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Supension of Joshua Tree Adoptions Inc. lifted</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/supension-of-joshua-tree-adoptions-inc-lifted/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/supension-of-joshua-tree-adoptions-inc-lifted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, October 4, 2011: The Council on Accreditation (COA) has announced that effective September 27, 2011, it has terminated the suspension of the Hague accreditation of Joshua Tree Adoptions Inc. that was imposed effective &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/supension-of-joshua-tree-adoptions-inc-lifted/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia Adoption Notice: Information regarding processing of Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, Filed at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoption-notice-information-regarding-processing-of-form-i-600-petition-to-classify-orphan-as-an-immediate-relative-filed-at-the-u-s-embassy-in-addis-ababa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of State Ethiopia Adoption Notice, October 7, 2011: In January, April and September, 2011, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, the Office of Children’s Issues of the Department of State, and the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoption-notice-information-regarding-processing-of-form-i-600-petition-to-classify-orphan-as-an-immediate-relative-filed-at-the-u-s-embassy-in-addis-ababa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India Notice: Update on CARA&#8217;s Temporary Suspension of Acceptance of New Dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-notice-update-on-caras-temporary-suspension-of-acceptance-of-new-dossiers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-notice-update-on-caras-temporary-suspension-of-acceptance-of-new-dossiers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of State India Adoption Notice, October 5, 2011: CARA has informed the Department of State that they will not accept new adoption applications until December 31, 2011. CARA is giving priority to processing applications started before the release of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-notice-update-on-caras-temporary-suspension-of-acceptance-of-new-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>NBC Teleconference: “Bringing Your Internationally Adopted Child to the United States” (Final Steps in the Adoption Process)</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nbc-teleconference-%e2%80%9cbringing-your-internationally-adopted-child-to-the-united-states%e2%80%9d-final-steps-in-the-adoption-process/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thursday October 13, 2011 @ 1:30 pm (CST) The USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC) invites any adoptive parents, adoption service providers and any other interested parties to participate in a national stakeholder meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 1:30pm &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nbc-teleconference-%e2%80%9cbringing-your-internationally-adopted-child-to-the-united-states%e2%80%9d-final-steps-in-the-adoption-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Notice: Guatemala</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-guatemala/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CNA Processing Framework for U.S. Cases Under Its Authority September 28, 2011 On Friday August 19, 2011, the Guatemalan Central Adoption Authority (CNA) published in the Guatemalan government’s official register a new processing framework for the limited group of pending U.S. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-guatemala/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam &#8216;ready to sign up to adoption convention&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-ready-to-sign-up-to-adoption-convention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-ready-to-sign-up-to-adoption-convention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has emerged that following discussions between the Irish and Vietnamese authorities, Vietnam is preparing to ratify the Hague Convention on inter-country Adoption. Read more here.]]></description>
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		<title>Government Plans Fresh Changes In Armenian Child Adoption Rules</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/government-plans-fresh-changes-in-armenian-child-adoption-rules/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/government-plans-fresh-changes-in-armenian-child-adoption-rules/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Armenian government is planning to make fresh and potentially far-reaching changes in its rules and procedures for international adoptions of children from Armenia following an RFE/RL report suggesting that they may still be riddled with corruption. To read this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/government-plans-fresh-changes-in-armenian-child-adoption-rules/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Joint Council and the Mead Johnson Nutrition Foundation Work Together to Help Vulnerable Children Worldwide</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-and-the-mead-johnson-nutrition-foundation-work-together-to-help-vulnerable-children-worldwide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-and-the-mead-johnson-nutrition-foundation-work-together-to-help-vulnerable-children-worldwide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexandria, Va, September 20, 2011 – Recognizing that proper nutrition is critical to every child’s growth and development, The Joint Council on International Children’s Services and the Mead Johnson Nutrition Foundation today announced the launch of a program dedicated to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-and-the-mead-johnson-nutrition-foundation-work-together-to-help-vulnerable-children-worldwide/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia moves to limit orphanage boom</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-moves-to-limit-orphanage-boom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-moves-to-limit-orphanage-boom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On September 9th, 2011 the Cambodian government introduced guidelines aiming to better protect orphans and vulnerable children after childcare experts voiced alarm over an unregulated boom in orphanages. You can read the article here.]]></description>
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		<title>Adverse Action taken by Council on Accreditation towards Joshua Tree Adoptions, Inc.</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adverse-action-taken-by-council-on-accreditation-towards-joshua-tree-adoptions-inc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adverse-action-taken-by-council-on-accreditation-towards-joshua-tree-adoptions-inc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State, Office of Children’s Issues announced that the Council on Accreditation has taken adverse action towards Joshua Tree Adoptions, Inc.  The full text of the announcement can be seen below, as well as on the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adverse-action-taken-by-council-on-accreditation-towards-joshua-tree-adoptions-inc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala Issues Adoption Decree for Pending Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-issues-adoption-decree-for-pending-adoptions-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-issues-adoption-decree-for-pending-adoptions-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The government of Guatemala has issued a new adoption decree which may result in the completion of some pending intercountry adoptions.  Although this decree will affect  only a limited number of children, it does appear to be a significant advancement &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-issues-adoption-decree-for-pending-adoptions-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Awareness, Affecting Change</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/raising-awareness-affecting-change/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/raising-awareness-affecting-change/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[both ends burning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[orphans]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last week we distributed an Executive Report to Joint Council Members which forecasts the continued suffering of children in need of a safe and permanent family. If current policies are not changed, in the next ten years over 250,000 children &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/raising-awareness-affecting-change/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-state-department-adoption-notice-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-state-department-adoption-notice-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Notice: Confirmation of Orphanage Closures in Ethiopia Ethiopian government officials have confirmed that several orphanages in the Southern Nations state are closed due to revocation of their licenses to operate by Ethiopian authorities. These orphanages are: SOS Infants Ethiopia (Arbaminch, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-state-department-adoption-notice-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mexico: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/mexico-state-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/mexico-state-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mexico]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Notice: Mexican Central Authority granted national authorization to an additional U.S. based Hague Accredited adoption service provider. The Mexican Central Authority recently granted national authorization to provide adoption services in Mexico to an additional U.S. based Hague accredited adoption service &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/mexico-state-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: CCCWA Request for Adoptive Families</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-cccwa-request-for-adoptive-families/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-cccwa-request-for-adoptive-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[china]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends and Families, We hope you will be able to participate in a commemorative book which will soon be published by the China Center for Child Welfare and Adoption. This is a unique opportunity to honor the CCCWA’s service &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-cccwa-request-for-adoptive-families/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-state-department-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-state-department-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[india]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[July 24, 2011 CARA recently released new guidelines for intercountry adoptions. Please visit CARA’s website at http://www.adoptionindia.nic.in/ for further information. CARA also recently announced a temporary freeze on the acceptance of new adoption dossiers as it attempts to clear a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-state-department-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-state-department-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-state-department-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[State Department Adoption Notice regarding the closure of Ethiopian orphanages, July 24, 2011. <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-state-department-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-russia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-russia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[russia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Secretary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Sign Adoption Agreement July 13, 2011 The Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security announced today, July 13, 2011, that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-notice-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: State Department Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-presidential-order-expected-to-allow-sda-to-continue-processing-adoptions-in-ukraine/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-presidential-order-expected-to-allow-sda-to-continue-processing-adoptions-in-ukraine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ukraine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Adoption Alert: Ukraine Presidential order expected to allow SDA to continue processing adoptions in Ukraine July 12, 2011 On July 8, 2011, the president of Ukraine signed an order which extends the State Department on Adoption’s (SDA’s) authority to process &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-presidential-order-expected-to-allow-sda-to-continue-processing-adoptions-in-ukraine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: HC demands notification on adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-hc-demands-notification-on-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-hc-demands-notification-on-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[india]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The High Court now demands notification on adoptions in India. New guidelines aim to streamline the adoption process and verify the source of each child prior to their placement for adoption. <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-hc-demands-notification-on-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-state-departmetn-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-state-departmetn-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cambodia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[6/2011 Notice: Update of status of adoptions in Cambodia The Office of Children&#8217;s Issues wishes to provide a further update for American Citizens interested in intercountry adoptions with Cambodia. Although Cambodia is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, they &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-state-departmetn-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyzstan: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyzstan-state-department-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyzstan-state-department-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[6/2/11 Alert: Kyrgyzstan Adoption In October 2008, the previous government of Kyrgyzstan halted all intercountry adoptions in response to allegations of corruption and illegal processing. The new government has not yet implemented a new processing system, and at this time &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyzstan-state-department-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: State Department Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:56:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ukraine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[5/20/11 Notice: Ukrainian Family Code Amendments and adoption processing in Ukraine On May 19, the Ukrainian government passed an amendment to its Family Code to require orphans to be registered on the central adoption registry for one year and to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mexico: Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/mexico-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/mexico-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mexico]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[5/19/11 Notice: Adoption Service Providers Authorized in Mexico The Mexican Central Authority (MCA) has provided the U.S. Central Authority (USCA) with information clarifying its process to authorize U.S.-based Hague accredited adoption service providers (ASPs) to provide adoption services in Mexico. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/mexico-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guatemala]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[06/02/2011  Adoption Notice: Guatemala Office of Children’s Issues Meeting with the Consejo Nacional de Adopciones in Washington, DC on April 14, 2011   On April 14, 2011, the Office of Children’s Issues (CI) met with: Elizabeth de Larios, President of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[.Adoption Notice: Ethiopia Update on adoption case processing by MOWCYA in Ethiopia The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia has received information from the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs indicating that processing of cases that received a court summons prior &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Kyrgyzstan to reopen foreign adoption program</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-kyrgystan-to-reopen-foregin-adoption-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-kyrgystan-to-reopen-foregin-adoption-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 18:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[05/17/2011 Access article here On May 6th, President Roza Otunbaeva signed into law a bill that will allow prospective foreign parents to adopt from Kyrgyzstan, after a two-year moratorium… Despite political upheaval that consumed the country last year, Kyrgyzstan managed &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-kyrgystan-to-reopen-foregin-adoption-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic Republic of Congo: Change to travel requirement for prospective adoptive parents</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-change-to-travel-requirement-for-prospective-adoptive-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-change-to-travel-requirement-for-prospective-adoptive-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 18:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Congo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[05/13/2011 The Department of State has issued the following notice in regards to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: (see original article here) The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has been verbally informed by the Direction Generale de Migration in Kinshasa (Immigration &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-change-to-travel-requirement-for-prospective-adoptive-parents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>4/29/2011: U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/4292011-u-s-dept-of-state-office-of-childrens-issues-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/4292011-u-s-dept-of-state-office-of-childrens-issues-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ukraine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of State, Office of Children’s Issues has released the following Notice regarding Ukraine.  The Notice can also be found on their website. On the evening of April 7, 2011, President Yanukovych signed a Decree transferring all functions &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/4292011-u-s-dept-of-state-office-of-childrens-issues-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>CCCWA update regarding post-placement requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cccwa-update-regarding-post-placement-requirements/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cccwa-update-regarding-post-placement-requirements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[china]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The China Center for Children’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA) has posted updated information regarding the Requirements for the Content and Format of Post Placement Reports.  Details are listed below and can also be found on their website. Adoption agencies should &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cccwa-update-regarding-post-placement-requirements/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Supports UNICEF Child Adoption Program in Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-supports-unicef-child-adoption-program-in-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-supports-unicef-child-adoption-program-in-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The following Press Release has been issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam regarding U.S. government support of a UNICEF Child Adoption Program in Vietnam.  The press release can also be viewed on their website by clicking here. The United &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-supports-unicef-child-adoption-program-in-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Updates from the Dept of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-updates-from-the-dept-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-updates-from-the-dept-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has released the following Notice regarding adoptions from Nepal.  The Notice can also be viewed on their website. Government of Nepal Announces Amendments to 2008 Terms and Conditions On January 5, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-updates-from-the-dept-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Ban Will Remain on US Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-ban-will-remain-on-us-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-ban-will-remain-on-us-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/19/2011 Im Sothearith, VOA Khmer &#124; Washington, DC Find the original article here. The US put a ban on Cambodian adoptions in December 2001. Since 2009, Cambodia has been trying to meet international standards for adoption. However, US officials and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-ban-will-remain-on-us-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: What Does the Future Hold for Ethiopian Orphans?</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-what-does-the-future-hold-for-ethiopian-orphans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-what-does-the-future-hold-for-ethiopian-orphans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/17/2011 What Does the Future Hold for Ethiopian Orphans? By Meron Tekleberhan Original Source can be found here. Addis Ababa, April 17, 2011 (Ezega.com) &#8211; Judging from the large numbers of American and European adoptive parents and their Ethiopian children &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-what-does-the-future-hold-for-ethiopian-orphans/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Real Hope for Russia&#8217;s Orphans Begins with Changes at Home</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-real-hope-for-russias-orphans-begins-with-changes-at-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-real-hope-for-russias-orphans-begins-with-changes-at-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/13/2011 Read full article here. Protecting Russia’s orphans April 13, 2011 Svetlana Smetanina Russian government is finally tackling the problem of adoptions by foreign citizens in earnest. A watershed event is scheduled to take place in May: the signing of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-real-hope-for-russias-orphans-begins-with-changes-at-home/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption increasingly crosses racial, ethnic lines</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-increasingly-crosses-racial-ethnic-lines/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-increasingly-crosses-racial-ethnic-lines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An article by Sharon Jayson of USA Today, with remarks from our close friend Adam Pertman, regarding the impact of race on international adoption. Read the article below or follow the direct link: here. CHICAGO – With 130,000 children adopted each &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-increasingly-crosses-racial-ethnic-lines/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Adoption Deal Unlikely Until Concerns Resolved</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoption-deal-unlikely-until-concerns-resolved/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoption-deal-unlikely-until-concerns-resolved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/12/2011 Conall Ó Fátharta of the Irish Examiner discusses adoption in Vietnam. Read the full article below or follow this link. Vietnam adoption deal unlikely until concerns resolved By Conall Ó Fátharta Tuesday, April 12, 2011 THE Adoption Authority will &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoption-deal-unlikely-until-concerns-resolved/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Single Female Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-china-single-female-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-china-single-female-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/12/2011 The State Department has issued the following notice regarding China&#8217;s Single Female Adoption Policy (for full article please see here): The China Centre for Children&#8217;s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA) formally known as CCAA (the China Centre of Adoption Affairs &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-china-single-female-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: U.S. Adoption Treaty to be Signed in May</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-adoption-treaty-to-be-signed-in-may/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-adoption-treaty-to-be-signed-in-may/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/08/2011 Read the full article below or follow this link. _____________________________________________________________________ Russia may next month sign an agreement with the United States to ensure the safety of Russian children adopted by U.S. families, Russia&#8217;s ombudsman for child rights said on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-adoption-treaty-to-be-signed-in-may/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: State Department Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/08/2011 The State Department has issued an alert in regards to Ukrainian adoption. See below or follow this link. On the evening of April 7, 2011, President Yanukovych signed a Decree transferring all functions of, the State Department for Adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: USCIS Briefing on Joint USCIS/State Adoption Site Visit to Ethiopia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-briefing-on-joint-uscisstate-adoption-site-visit-to-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-briefing-on-joint-uscisstate-adoption-site-visit-to-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/06/2011 Can be found in full here.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: US Dept of State Adoption Notice &#8211; Delays Expected</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-dept-of-state-adoption-notice-delays-expected/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-dept-of-state-adoption-notice-delays-expected/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of State has published a Notice on Ethiopian Adoptions: Significant delays remain likely for cases presented to Ethiopia&#8217;s Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs after March 8, 2011. The content of the notice is supported by Joint &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-dept-of-state-adoption-notice-delays-expected/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Latvia: Post-Adoption Reporting Requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/latvia-post-adoption-reporting-requirements/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/latvia-post-adoption-reporting-requirements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/05/2011 The State Department has issued a notice regarding Latvia. See below or follow this link. Notice: Post-adoption reporting requirements This Adoption Notice replaces the Adoption Notice dated May 25, 2010, on post-adoption reporting requirements for Latvia. Latvia requires periodic &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/latvia-post-adoption-reporting-requirements/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Human Rights Fellowship at Joint Council</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/human-rights-fellowship-at-joint-council/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/human-rights-fellowship-at-joint-council/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Through a collaborative effort with the National Democratic Institute and Freedom House, we are pleased to announce Onur Yilmaz as Joint Council’s Legislative Fellow beginning on April 10th. Onur is a founding Board Member of Gündem: Çocuk! (Agenda: Child!), a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/human-rights-fellowship-at-joint-council/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Christian Alliance Adoption Summit on May 12-13</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/christian-alliance-adoption-summit-on-may-12-13/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/christian-alliance-adoption-summit-on-may-12-13/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[christian aliiance for orphans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Christian Alliance for Orphans will hold their seventh orphan summit, SUMMIT VII, on May 12-13, 2011 in Louisville, KY. Tom DiFilipo along with Kathleen Strottman, Executive Director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and Chuck Johnson of the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/christian-alliance-adoption-summit-on-may-12-13/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Joint Council 2011 Service Award Honorees</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-2011-service-award-honorees/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-2011-service-award-honorees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year, Joint Council publicly recognizes four individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of service to children and families.  Whether they are volunteers, professionals or public servants, they have served as examples to us all.   We will continue &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-2011-service-award-honorees/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Amercian University to host &#8220;Stolen Children: Illegal Practices in Intercountry Adoption&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/amercian-university-to-host-stolen-children-illegal-practices-in-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/amercian-university-to-host-stolen-children-illegal-practices-in-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UNROW Human Rights Impact Litigation Clinic at Washington College of Law, American University is presenting “Stolen Children: Illegal Practices in Inter-country Adoption and the Need for Reform” on April 4, 2011 from 6:30 &#8211; 9:00 pm. Joint Council’s Tom &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/amercian-university-to-host-stolen-children-illegal-practices-in-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: USCIS to Conduct Briefing</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-to-conduct-briefing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-to-conduct-briefing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will facilitate a meeting on Ethiopian adoptions for all stakeholders including adoptive families.  The meeting will take place on April 6, 2011.  The USCIS announcement and invitation is available below or here. It is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-uscis-to-conduct-briefing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia Adoptions: A Q&amp;A by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoptions-a-qa-by-u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoptions-a-qa-by-u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a Q&#38;A on Ethiopian adoptions.  The Q&#38;A is highly valuable to adoptive families and all service providers.  A few of the highlights of the Q&#38;A are; USCIS and Department of State are &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-adoptions-a-qa-by-u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Dept of State Annoucnement: Ethiopia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-dept-of-state-annoucnement-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-dept-of-state-annoucnement-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following announcement was issued by the U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues on March 16, 2011.  It can also be found on their website. U.S. Department of State, Office of Children’s Issues, Adoption Division hosted a conference &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/u-s-dept-of-state-annoucnement-ethiopia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Jane Aronson &#8211; An Open Letter to President Clinton</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/dr-jane-aronson-an-open-letter-to-president-clinton/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/dr-jane-aronson-an-open-letter-to-president-clinton/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Jane Aronson, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Orphans Foundation and Joint Council Board Member, has issued an “open letter” to former President Bill Clinton where she pressed for stronger diplomatic efforts to reverse the Ethiopian government’s recent decision to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/dr-jane-aronson-an-open-letter-to-president-clinton/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ambassador Jacobs Travels to Cambodia and Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ambassador-jacobs-travels-to-cambodia-and-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ambassador-jacobs-travels-to-cambodia-and-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US Department of State has issued the following statement regarding Special Advisor for Children&#8217;s Issues Ambassador Susan Jacobs visit to Cambodia and Vietnam. Since joining the Office of Children&#8217;s Issues, Ambassador Jacobs has been a tireless advocate traveling to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ambassador-jacobs-travels-to-cambodia-and-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China Opens Adoption to Single Women</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-opens-adoption-to-single-women/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-opens-adoption-to-single-women/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has announced that single women may once again adopt in China beginning today, March 15, 2011. Single adoptions, which once comprised over a quarter of all intercountry adoptions in China, will now be &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-opens-adoption-to-single-women/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia &#8211; Update 3/14/11</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31411/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31411/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Various blogs and listservs are reporting that the Ethiopian Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs has announced a revised plan which includes the processing of 20 adoption cases per day.  While Joint Council has also been provided with this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31411/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Japan &#8211; Response to Earthquake and Tsunami</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/japan-tsunami/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/japan-tsunami/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our hearts go out to our friends, colleagues and everyone in Japan. The massive earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan on March 11 continues to bring devastation, loss and suffering of an unimaginable scale. As was said after the Haiti &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/japan-tsunami/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Washington Times Article by Andrea Poe</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-washington-times-article-by-andrea-poe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-washington-times-article-by-andrea-poe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author and journalist Andrea Poe published Ethiopia Adoptions May Be In Peril in the Washington Times on Friday, March 11, 2011.  See below or click here for the full text of the article. _________________________________________________________ NEW YORK – Ethiopia is poised &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-washington-times-article-by-andrea-poe/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia Update 3/11/11</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31111/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31111/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following are our notes from the Department of State Office of Children’s Issues conference call regarding Ethiopian adoptions conducted earlier today. These notes do not represent nor are they in any way attributable to the Department of State or US &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31111/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia Update 3/10/11</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Processing Limit It has been confirmed that the new policy of limiting the number of adoption cases processed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Women’s, Children’s and Youth Affairs went into effect today, March 10, 2011 with 5 cases being completed.   &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-31011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: AP Article by David Crary</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-ap-article-by-david-crary/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-ap-article-by-david-crary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Associated Press National Writer David Crary published Ethiopia Moves to Sharply Reduce Foreign Adoptions in various media outlets earlier today.  Click here for the full text of the article.]]></description>
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		<title>Emergency Campaign for Ethiopia: Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/emergency-campaign-for-ethiopia-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/emergency-campaign-for-ethiopia-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In only 24-hours, over 11,000 concerned individuals have joined our Emergency Campaign for Ethiopian Children by signing our petition. We extend our thanks to all who have supported this initiative by signing the petition, distributing the campaign information and expressing &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/emergency-campaign-for-ethiopia-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Alert: Ethiopia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children’s Issues had released the following Adoption Alert regarding Ethiopia: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Government of Ethiopia Plans Major Slow-Down in Adoption Processing March 9, 2011 Citing the need to work on quality and focus on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-alert-ethiopia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Statement on Children&#8217;s Services</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-statement-on-childrens-services-in-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-statement-on-childrens-services-in-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 9, 2011 Statement on Children and Family Services in Ethiopia The work of Joint Council on International Children’s Services includes the development and implementation of the highest standards and ethical practices, the support of children living outside of family &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-statement-on-childrens-services-in-ethiopia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Joint Council Emergency Campaign for Ethiopian Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-emergency-campaign-for-ethiopian-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-emergency-campaign-for-ethiopian-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/8/11 Joint Council recently released a Statement regarding the announcement by the Ethiopian Ministry of Women’s, Children’s and Youth Affairs plan to reduce intercountry adoption by 90%. The Statement can be found on our blog by clicking here. As part &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-emergency-campaign-for-ethiopian-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Statement on the Pending Reduction of Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-statement-on-ethiopia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-statement-on-ethiopia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/7/11 Statement on Intercountry Adoption in Ethiopia Last week the Ethiopian Ministry of Women’s, Children’s and Youth Affairs announced their intention to reduce intercountry adoptions by 90% beginning March 10, 2011.  The Ministry’s plan for a dramatic reduction is apparently &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/joint-council-statement-on-ethiopia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala&#8217;s Solicitor General in DC</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemalas-solicitor-general/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemalas-solicitor-general/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/17/11  Guillermo Porras, the Prosecutor General of Guatemala spent two days in Washington DC on a variety of issues including the pending intercountry adoptions in Guatemala.  On Wednesday, February 16, Mr. Porras met with Gary Cooper of the Guatemala 900 &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemalas-solicitor-general/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia Revokes ASP License</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-revocation-of-better-futures-registration/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-revocation-of-better-futures-registration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/15/11 It is Joint Council’s understanding that the Ethiopian Government has revoked Better Futures Adoption Services’ registration to operate in Ethiopia, including its ability to perform intercountry adoptions.  A notice from the U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children’s Issues &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-revocation-of-better-futures-registration/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Orphan Summit VII</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/christian-alliance-for-orphans-summit-vii/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/christian-alliance-for-orphans-summit-vii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/13/11  Joint Council to speak at the Christian Alliance for Orphans 7th Summit on May 11-13 in Louisville, KY.  Tom DiFilipo will join Chuck Johnson of NCFA and Kathleen Strottman of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute for a luncheon &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/christian-alliance-for-orphans-summit-vii/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia Report</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/12/11  Joint Council published a report on children&#8217;s services in Ethiopia.  This Summary Report highlights the work of Joint Council Partner Members in providing services including intercountry adoption, to Ethiopian children and families. Click here to read the two-page report. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-report/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Adoption Policy Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/eighth-annual-adoption-policy-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/eighth-annual-adoption-policy-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/13/11  The 8th Annual Adoption Policy Conference will take place at the New York Law School on Friday, March 4, 2011.    This year&#8217;s conference, The Federal Government and Adoption: How International Law and Domestic Policies Are Transforming Adoption, is a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/eighth-annual-adoption-policy-conference/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>DOS Children&#8217;s Issues</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/dos-childrens-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/dos-childrens-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/7/11  Joint Council will participate in a quarterly meeting with the Department of State&#8217;s Office of Children&#8217;s Issues on February 25, 2011.  The quarterly meetings are hosted by the Department of State for the leading non-profit organizations that work on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/dos-childrens-issues/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: Update from the US Dept of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-update-from-the-us-dept-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-update-from-the-us-dept-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 3, 2011 The following is an update from the U.S Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues: Office of Children’s Issues Trip to Guatemala, December 2010 The Department’s Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Ambassador Susan Jacobs, and the Chief &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-update-from-the-us-dept-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Urgent Update for Those with a Nepalese Adoptions in Progress</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/post-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/post-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ethiopia: US Dept of State Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-dept-of-state-adoption-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-dept-of-state-adoption-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 13, 2011 The U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has issued the following Adoption Alert regarding Ethiopia.  The full text of the alert is below. The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa announces a change in its adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-us-dept-of-state-adoption-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: US Dept of State Requesting Information from Grandfathered Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-dept-of-state-requesting-information-from-grandfathered-cases/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-dept-of-state-requesting-information-from-grandfathered-cases/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 20, 2010 The Office of Children’s Issues is asking U.S. citizens with active grandfathered adoption cases in Guatemala to send a brief email to AskCI@state.gov including the name(s) of the adopting parent(s), the name and date of birth of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-dept-of-state-requesting-information-from-grandfathered-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: State Department Announcement</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-announcement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-announcement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/12/2010 The State Department issued the below notice regarding adoptions from Ukraine, the announcement can also be viewed on their website. The Ukrainian legislature is in the process of voting on a bill that would suspend all intercountry adoptions from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-announcement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Draft Bill in Ukrainian Legislature</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-draft-bill-in-ukrainian-legislature/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-draft-bill-in-ukrainian-legislature/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/12/2010 The State Department issued the below notice regarding adoptions from Ukraine, the announcement can also be viewed on their website. The Ukrainian legislature is in the process of voting on a bill that would suspend all intercountry adoptions from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-draft-bill-in-ukrainian-legislature/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-a-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-a-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 28, 2010 A) JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT (JJ ACT) ADOPTIONS JJ Act adoptions are beginning to happen in some areas. Practices are varied. In Mumbai, adoptive parents NEED NOT be present for the Court. But, the High court of Bombay &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-a-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>October 2010 Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/october-2010-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/october-2010-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 18, 2010 Joint Council&#8217;s Statement and Recommendations on the Suspension for Intercountry Adoption in Nepal can be found by clicking here. October 7, 2010 The Department of State has released the following adoption alert regarding pending adoption in Nepal: &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/october-2010-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Update on Hague Convention and Grandfather Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstanupdat/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstanupdat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 22, 2010 The U.S. State Department, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues ( http://adoption.state.gov) has issued the following Adoption Alert regarding Kazakhstan. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Kazakhstan will become a party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstanupdat/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: US Withdrawls Letter of Interest</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-withdrawls-letter-of-interest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-withdrawls-letter-of-interest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 5, 2010 On October 5, 2010, the United States withdrew its letter of interest in participating in a pilot program to resume processing of intercountry adoption placements for a limited number of older children, groups of siblings, and children &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-us-withdrawls-letter-of-interest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: TB Screening for Visa Processing</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-tb-screening-for-visa-processing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-tb-screening-for-visa-processing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 1, 2010 Effective October 1, 2010, applicants for U.S. immigration in India will be screened by the panel physicians according to the 2007 Technical Instructions for Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment. Prior to this date the applicants were screened according &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-tb-screening-for-visa-processing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: August 2010 Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-july-2010-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-july-2010-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 27, 2010 The following  has been issued by the U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues Casa Quivira Our records show adoption petitions are still pending for about 8 of the original 46 children who were taken into &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-july-2010-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Policy Memorandum</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-policy-memorandum/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-policy-memorandum/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[08/27/2010 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a policy memorandum in regards to the Nepal Initiative.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Changes in Intercountry Adoption Process</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-changes-in-intercountry-adoption-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-changes-in-intercountry-adoption-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 27, 2010 This notice serves as a reminder that as of May 9, 2010, the Ethiopian government requires that adoptive parents must appear at the federal court hearing for their adoptive child in order for the adoption to be &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-changes-in-intercountry-adoption-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: Update on 2010 PAP Survey</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-update-on-2010-pap-survey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-update-on-2010-pap-survey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 9, 2010 Guatemala Minister Counselor Fernando de la Cerda is returning to Washington, DC on August 3, 2010 after an intense ten day trip to Guatemala which included two meetings with Guatemala President Alvaro Colom. Fernando is reporting significant &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-update-on-2010-pap-survey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Joint Council Hosts Delegation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-joint-council-hosts-delegation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-joint-council-hosts-delegation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 11, 2010 Joint Council to host delegation from Ethiopia As part of the Joint Council International Relations Initiative: Education and Exchange Program, Joint Council is honored to host a 4-member Ethiopian delegation, led by Minister of Federal Affairs, Dr. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-joint-council-hosts-delegation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Adoptions From Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoptions-from-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoptions-from-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/28/2010 A New Notice from the Department of State: Intercountry adoption is not possible from Vietnam at this time. Adoption service providers and prospective adoptive parents should not seek or accept new (or potential) adoption referrals from Vietnam until an &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-adoptions-from-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Russia and U.S. Continue with Progress</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-and-u-s-continue-with-progress/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-and-u-s-continue-with-progress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/27/2010 A U.S. interagency team met with its Russian counterpart in Moscow from July 21-23, 2010 for the fourth round of discussions about an adoption agreement. This most recent round of negotiations were positive and productive and reflected the continuing &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-and-u-s-continue-with-progress/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/costa-rica-a-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/costa-rica-a-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/22/2010 Costa Rica is in Central America and has one of the highest standards of living in that region. With a booming tourism industry and an expanding investment in renewable energy sources, Costa Rica&#8217;s unemployment rate is 6.4%. Costa Rica &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/costa-rica-a-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: 2010 PAP survey</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2010-pap-survey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2010-pap-survey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 20, 2010 Two and a half years following the closure of adoptions from Guatemala, many of the families who lovingly made the decision to adopt from Guatemala continue to face unimaginable challenges. Joint Council, along with our partners at &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2010-pap-survey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Six-month Summary Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-six-month-summary-reports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-six-month-summary-reports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 14, 2010 Click here to read: The Haitian Twelve- A Report on Haitian Children Institutionalized in the United States Click here to read: A Six-Month Update on the Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Children Click here to read: A &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-six-month-summary-reports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>More, Right, Enough: Thoughts on the six-month remembrance of the Haiti earthquake</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 12, 2010 More, Right, Enough: Thoughts on the six-month remembrance of the Haiti earthquake T oday marks six-months since the 35-second quake that shook Haiti, killed 300,000, and left millions without a home -traumatizing a nation. The death and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/more-right-enough-thoughts-on-the-six-month-remembrance-of-the-haiti-earthquake/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Sonje Lan Timoun &#8211; A Remembrance of Haiti&#8217;s Most Vulnerable</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-sonje-lan-timoun-a-remembrance-of-haitis-most-vulnerable/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 12, 2010 Sonje Lan Timoun &#8211; A Remembrance of Haiti&#8217;s Most Vulnerable Beginning on Monday, Joint Council will conduct a remembrance of the January 12th earthquake. For five days we will honor those who perished in the January 12 &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-sonje-lan-timoun-a-remembrance-of-haitis-most-vulnerable/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: USCIS Guidance on Finalizing Haitian HP Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-guidance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 6, 2010 USCIS Releases Guidance on Finalizing Haitian HP Adoptions U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released additional guidance for parents whose adoptive or prospective adoptive children entered the United States under the special humanitarian parole program for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/uscis-guidance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-adoption-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-adoption-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 29, 2010 The U.S. State Department, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has issued the following Adoption Alert regarding Kazakhstan: In May 2010, the Kazakhstani Embassy in Washington and Consulate General in New York stopped accepting new intercountry adoption dossiers. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-adoption-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bulgaria: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/by-2025-the-bulgarian-government-has-committed-to-closing-all-institutions-in-the-hopes-of-providing-families-to-all-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/by-2025-the-bulgarian-government-has-committed-to-closing-all-institutions-in-the-hopes-of-providing-families-to-all-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/02/2010 The information below was developed in part through the efforts of the U.S. Consular Office in Bulgaria. Our thanks to all Consular Officers for their work on behalf of the children of our world. Bulgaria, located in south-eastern Europe, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/by-2025-the-bulgarian-government-has-committed-to-closing-all-institutions-in-the-hopes-of-providing-families-to-all-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Latvia: Adoption Notice from the State Dept</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/may-2010-latvia-requires-post-adoption-reporting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/may-2010-latvia-requires-post-adoption-reporting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 20:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 26, 2010 Adoption Notice from the State Department: Latvia requires periodic post-adoption reporting on the welfare of an adopted orphan in his or her new American family. Latvian law requires that two post-adoption reports be submitted: one after the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/may-2010-latvia-requires-post-adoption-reporting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: International Relations Initiative Event</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-iri-event/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-iri-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 19:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 20, 2010 Invitation Joint Council invites adoptive families and children to share their adoption journey with Mr. D.K.Sikri, Secretary of India&#8217;s Ministry of Women and Child and Ms. Anu Singh, Secretary of India&#8217;s Central Adoption Authority for the Government &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-iri-event/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Intention to Join Hague</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/october-2010-adoption-alert-for-kazakhstan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/october-2010-adoption-alert-for-kazakhstan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 19:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 14, 2010 It is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has informed the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in New York that effective May 15th the Embassy will temporarily &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/october-2010-adoption-alert-for-kazakhstan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Russia and U.S. Talks Move Forward</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-and-u-s-talks-move-forward/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-and-u-s-talks-move-forward/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 22:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/13/2010 Earlier today, Russia and the U.S. issued a joint statement on the progress of their talks related to intercountry adoption. In addition, the U.S. Department of State has published a separate statement on intercountry adoption in Russia. Both statements &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-and-u-s-talks-move-forward/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Joint Statement Issued by Russia and U.S.</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-statement-issued-by-russia-and-u-s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-statement-issued-by-russia-and-u-s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 21:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 13, 2010 The U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia issued the following joint U.S.-Russian statement today, May 13, 2010. On May 12-13, U.S.-Russian consultation on adoption were held in Moscow. &#8216;Generally, we very positively assess the atmosphere of the talks. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-statement-issued-by-russia-and-u-s/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Joint Council Delegation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-delegation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-delegation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 13, 2010 Joint Council Delegation to travel to Haiti Joint Council President &#38; CEO Tom DiFilipo, and Director of Programs &#38; Services, Rebecca Harris, will lead a delegation to Haiti from June 5, 2010 to June 10, 2010. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-delegation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Russia Update on Bilateral Negotiations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-update-on-bilateral-negotiations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-update-on-bilateral-negotiations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 22:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/12/2010 The Russian and U.S. media have reported that the governments of Russia and the United States have reached a new bilateral accord on adoptions and expect to sign it within two months. Based on information available to Joint Council, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russia-update-on-bilateral-negotiations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/philippines-a-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/philippines-a-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 22:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 2010 While the conditions for children in the Philippines have been improving in recent years, there are still marked problems concerning child welfare.  The country is a diverse archipelago made up of thousands of islands, which makes it difficult &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/philippines-a-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Joint Council Summary Report</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-summary-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-summary-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 30, 2010 Joint Council has published a Summary Report entitled Intercountry Adoption in Haiti: Safeguards and Protections . Joint Council provides the Summary Report to assist individuals, families, and professionals with an understanding the current situation of intercountry adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-summary-report/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: U.S. Department of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-department-of-state-office-of-childrens-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-department-of-state-office-of-childrens-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/29/2010 The U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has issued the following announcement regarding adoptions from Russia. Joint Council commends the collaborative efforts of the two governments, as well as the efforts of adoptive families, prospective adoptive families, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-department-of-state-office-of-childrens-issues/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Travel Warning</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-travel-warning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-travel-warning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 29, 2010 Following the recent unrest in Kyrgyzstan, the Department of State (the Department) has expressed its support for the provisional government&#8217;s efforts to resolve peacefully Kyrgyzstan&#8217;s political problems and renew Kyrgyzstan&#8217;s path to democracy, economic prosperity, and respect &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-travel-warning/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: U.S. Government to Meet with Russian Officials</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-government-to-meet-with-russian-officials/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-government-to-meet-with-russian-officials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/27/2010 The U.S. government, represented by seven officials from the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, will meet with Russian officials in Moscow on Thursday, April 29, 2010. The substance of the meetings will focus on an agreement &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-government-to-meet-with-russian-officials/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Dept of State Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-dept-of-state-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-dept-of-state-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 27, 2010 Clarification on New Adoption Applications The text of the announcement by the Department of State states: &#8220;We encourage prospective adoptive parents to submit their adoption applications directly through the IBESR…&#8221;. This may be interpreted as instructing adoptive &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-dept-of-state-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Department of State Updated Statement</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-department-of-state-updated-statement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-department-of-state-updated-statement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/26/2010  The Department of State has updated their statements on intercountry adoption with Russia. The text of the statement follows. We have received no official notification that adoptions of Russian orphans by Americans have been suspended, but it is clear &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-department-of-state-updated-statement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Allegations of Corruption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/april-2010-allegations-of-corruption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/april-2010-allegations-of-corruption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 26, 2010 The U.S. Department of State has issued an announcement regarding intercountry adoption in Liberia. The text of the announcement follows. Notice Concerning Adoption Processing In Liberia On January 26, 2009, the Government of Liberia suspended adoptions because &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/april-2010-allegations-of-corruption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: 19,000 Send Letter To President Medvedev and President Obama</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-19000-send-letter-to-president-medvedev-and-president-obama/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-19000-send-letter-to-president-medvedev-and-president-obama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/19/2010 As part of Joint Council&#8217;s We Are The Truth Campaign, an invitation to all who are concerned about families and children to sign a letter to Presidents Medvedev and Obama. The letter, asking for the uninterrupted continuation of intercountry &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-19000-send-letter-to-president-medvedev-and-president-obama/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Bilateral Meeting Postponed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-bilateral-meeting-postponed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-bilateral-meeting-postponed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/19/2010 The meeting between a U.S. government delegation and their Russian counterparts, originally scheduled for April 20th in Moscow, has been postponed due to travel difficulties resulting from the volcanic ash cloud over Iceland and much of Europe. The U.S. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-bilateral-meeting-postponed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Adoption Visas Continue</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-visas-continue/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adoption-visas-continue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/19/2010 The U.S. Department of State issued 6 visas for children adopted in Russia on Monday, April 19, 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/19/2010 A statement on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that intercountry adoption between the U.S. and Russia is not currently suspended, but will be suspended if the U.S. government does not begin discussions on the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: No Information to Confirm Suspension</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-no-information-to-confirm-suspension/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-no-information-to-confirm-suspension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/16/2010 The Department of State has received no information to confirm a suspension of adoptions from Russia to the United States. Our embassy in Moscow and other Department of State officials are talking with Russian officials to clarify this issue. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-no-information-to-confirm-suspension/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Suspension Announced But Not Confirmed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-suspension-announced-but-not-confirmed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-suspension-announced-but-not-confirmed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/15/2010 Suspension Announced But Not Confirmed During a press conference today, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko stated that intercountry adoptions with the United States have been suspended until a bilateral agreement with the United States is signed. At this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-suspension-announced-but-not-confirmed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Follow Our Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-follow-our-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-follow-our-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/13/2010 Please click here to visit our blog for the most continuously updated information on Joint Council&#8217;s activities concerning Russia and adoptions from Russia.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: We Are The Truth- A Call To Action</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-we-are-the-truth-a-call-to-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-we-are-the-truth-a-call-to-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4/12/2010 We Are The Truth: A Campaign and Call to Action The outrageous treatment of Arty by his adoptive family has rightfully resulted in outrage by the Governments of Russia and the United States and all who care about children. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-we-are-the-truth-a-call-to-action/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Intercountry Adoption Between US and Russia Background</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-intercountry-adoption-between-us-and-russia-background/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-intercountry-adoption-between-us-and-russia-background/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4/9/2010 Following several requests, Joint Council has prepared Background Information for those who are not familiar with Intercountry Adoption between the United States and Russia. To view this report, click here.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Russian Child Returned to Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-child-returned-to-russia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-child-returned-to-russia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4/9/2010 The Governments of Russia and the United States have reported that a seven-year old Russian child, adopted by a U.S. family, was flown to Russia and abandoned at the Ministry of Education in Moscow. The child, adopted approximately 6-months &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-child-returned-to-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Thailand: Update from Dept of Social Development &amp; Welfare</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/thailand-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/thailand-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 8, 2010 Update from Department of Social Development and Welfare( DSDW) The Department of Social Development and Welfare (DSDW) has announced that it will not accept new inter-country adoption requests made directly through DSDW for &#8220;healthy&#8221; orphans from Thailand &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/thailand-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Case-by-Case Visa Issuing</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-cas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-cas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 7, 2010 Update from the Department of State The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has been informed by the Government of Liberia that it will issue exit clearances, on a case-by-case basis, to children whose full and final adoption had &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-cas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ghana: Longer Processing Times</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/april-8-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/april-8-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 8, 2010 The following Adoption Alert has been issued by the Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues: The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana wishes to advise adoptive parents of procedural changes that may increase the processing time for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/april-8-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: USCIS will end Humanitarian Parole Program</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-uscis-will-end-humanitarian-parole-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-uscis-will-end-humanitarian-parole-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 7, 2010 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will stop accepting new requests for parole under the Special Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Orphans effective April 13, 2010, because the Haitian government has requested that the United States bring &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-uscis-will-end-humanitarian-parole-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia:Dept of State Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopiadept-of-state-adoption-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopiadept-of-state-adoption-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 6, 2010 The U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has issued a notice regarding adoptions from Ethiopia.]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Joint Council Returns from Post-Earthqauke Advocacy</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-returns-from-post-earthqauke-advocacy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-returns-from-post-earthqauke-advocacy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 1, 2010 1:45 pm Joint Council staff just returned from a trip to Haiti. More information can be found on our blog.]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Post-Earthquake January 19 Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-19-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-19-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 19, 2010 1:00 pm KENTUCKY ADOPTION SERVICES, INC. NO CONTACT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HAITI ORPHAN PLIGHT (19 January 2010)-Emergency visas have been issued for many children already adopted in Haiti, and orphan arrivals into Pennsylvania and Florida have occurred &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-19-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Post-Earthquake January 17 Updates</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-17-updates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-17-updates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 17, 2010 10:30 a.m. Yesterday a list of Haitian orphanages including their location and approximate number of children was presented to USAID by Congressman Jim Cooper. This effort to deliver emergency aid, continues to be a collaborative effort by &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-17-updates/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Post-Earthquake January 16 Updates</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-16-updates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-16-updates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 16, 2010 2:00 pm All of us at Joint Council extend our sincere condolences to the family of Molly Hightower of Port Orchard, Washington. Ms. Hightower was a dedicated volunteer working with Haitian orphans and hoped to work in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-16-updates/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Post-Earthquake January 15 Updates</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-15-updates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-15-updates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 15, 2010 5:40 pm Visas Issued Joint Council has confirmed that a handful of Haitian children, whose adoptions were finalized by the Haitian courts and whose adoptive parents were in Port au Prince at the time of the earthquake, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-post-earthquake-january-15-updates/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Earthquake Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-earthquake-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-earthquake-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 14, 2010 Sometimes it is more than one can bear. Living in abject poverty. Living in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Living with no mother, no father. And now this. Yesterday, while the good people of Haiti &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-earthquake-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 4, 2009 U.S. Dept of State submits letter of intent Joint Council can confirm that the U.S. Department of State has submitted a letter of interest to the Guatemalan government regarding participation in the pilot program announced by the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2009/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 23, 2009 Following is an update on Joint Council&#8217;s advocacy efforts in Ethiopia including our October trip. As always, our advocacy efforts, including our recent trip, serve to advance every child&#8217;s right to a permanent and safe family. Standards &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Decree #3813</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-3813/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-3813/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/4/2009 On October 30, 2009 Yuri Pavlenko, Minister of Family, Youth, and Sport signed decree #3813. Decree #3813 states, due to the spread of H1N1 in Ukraine, that beginning today (Wednesday, November 3, 2009) the SDA will temporarily suspend Ukrainian &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-3813/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Story on Intercountry Adoption Specific to Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-story-on-intercountry-adoption-specific-to-russia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-story-on-intercountry-adoption-specific-to-russia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/6/2009 America.gov has published a story on intercountry adoption and heritage, specific to Russia. The story highlights Alex Griffith, a CNN Hero and friend of Joint Council, as well as, Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA). The story is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-story-on-intercountry-adoption-specific-to-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Mr. Lu Ying</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-mr-lu-ying/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-mr-lu-ying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/29/2009 Joint Council has learned that after 8-years as Director Gengeral of the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA), Mr. Lu Ying has been appointed to a position within the Ministry of Social Affairs. Joint Council extends its considerable appreciation &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-mr-lu-ying/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal 2009-2007</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-2009-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-2009-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 5, 2009 The Department of State has released a statement about adoptions from Nepal. Please click here to read it. February 11, 2009 Joint Council has received the latest list of agencies accredited to work in Nepal. The full &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-2009-2007/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: International Relations Initiative Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-international-relations-initiative-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-international-relations-initiative-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 12, 2009 Joint Council&#8217;s Director of Programs &#38; Services, Rebecca Harris, and President, Tom DiFilipo, conducted an advocacy trip to Ethiopia from October 2 through October 9, 2009. Meetings were held with officials of the U.S., French, Australian and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-international-relations-initiative-trip/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Further Information from Dept of State Regarding Suspension</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-further-information-from-dept-of-state-regarding-suspension/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-further-information-from-dept-of-state-regarding-suspension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 7, 2009 Adoption Alert from the Department of State On January 26, 2009, the Government of Liberia suspended intercountry adoptions because of allegations of mismanagement and corruption in the adoption process. The U.S. Department of State cautions American citizens &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-further-information-from-dept-of-state-regarding-suspension/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: U.S. Hague Accreditation Requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-u-s-hague-accreditation-requirements/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-u-s-hague-accreditation-requirements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/07/2009 The Department of State has issued the following alert regarding adoptions from China: China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has announced that all prospective adoptive families will be required to work with a U.S. Hague accredited adoption service provider for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-u-s-hague-accreditation-requirements/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Information Regarding Nepal</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-information-regarding-nepal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-information-regarding-nepal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/5/2009 The Department of State has released a statement about adoptions from Nepal. Please click here to read it.]]></description>
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		<title>Kenya: Child Welfare in Kenya Summary Report</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya-child-welfare-in-kenya-summary-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya-child-welfare-in-kenya-summary-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 1, 2009 Joint Council has issued a Summary Report entitled &#8220;Child Welfare in Kenya: Family Support, Foster Care, and Adoption&#8221; to view the report please click here.]]></description>
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		<title>Kenya: U.S. Dept of State, Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 20, 2009 The U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has released the following alert regarding intercountry adoptions from Kenya: Kenya is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Joint Council Review &amp; Assestment</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-joint-council-review-assestment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-joint-council-review-assestment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 28, 2009 Review and Assessment of Intercountry Adoption Practices in Ethiopia Joint Council&#8217;s President, Tom DiFilipo, and Director of Programs and Services, Rebecca Harris, will travel to Ethiopia on October 2, 2009 for nine days. Meetings are currently being &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-joint-council-review-assestment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Update Children &amp; Families Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-children-families-initiative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-children-families-initiative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 21, 2009 Haitian Children &#38; Families Initiative Background Over the past three years, the processing of adoptions in Haiti have slowed to a crawl. Abandoned children are enduring adoption processes lasting two or three years before being united with &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-children-families-initiative/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Fly Away Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-fly-away-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-fly-away-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 21, 2009 The Australian ABC News program Foreign Correspondent, recently broadcast a program entitled Fly Away Children . This program focused on intercountry adoption in Ethiopia and raised serious concerns. On the web page for the story, are responses &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-fly-away-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: New ASP Requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-new-asp-requirements/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-new-asp-requirements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/16/2009 During a meeting with the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) on Tuesday September 15 2009, Director General Lu announced that beginning December 1 2009; all adoptive families must be registered with a Hague Accredited Adoption Service Provider (ASP). &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-new-asp-requirements/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Call to Action</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 16, 2009 Joint Council is working closely with Representative Bachmann&#8217;s Office and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) to secure a meeting between the Kyrgyz Prime Minister and Members of Congress when the Prime Minister is in the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Children and Families Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-children-and-families-initiative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-children-and-families-initiative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 12, 2009 Haitian Children &#38; Families Initiative Dear Friends, Over the past three years, the processing of adoptions in Haiti have slowed to a crawl. Abandoned children are enduring adoption processes lasting two or three years before being united &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-children-and-families-initiative/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Stance of Joint Council</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-stance-of-joint-council/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-stance-of-joint-council/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/4/2009 A proposed law calling for the suspension of intercountry adoption between the Ukraine and any country with which it does not have an intercountry adoption bi-lateral agreement was voted out of a Rada committee late last week. The vote &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-stance-of-joint-council/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: List of Prospective Adoptive Families</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-list-of-prospective-adoptive-families/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-list-of-prospective-adoptive-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[June 4, 2009 During the meetings with the Kyrgyz delegation last week the delegation requested a comprehensive list of the approximately 65 prospective adoptive families, the children they have been referred and the name of the orphanage that the referred &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-list-of-prospective-adoptive-families/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Participation in Live Video Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-participation-in-live-video-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-participation-in-live-video-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[russia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[06/01/2009 Joint Council participated in a live video conference with a U.S. based panel of child welfare experts and a corresponding panel based in Moscow along with mbers of the U.S. and Russian media. Additionally, Joint Council was interviewed for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-participation-in-live-video-conference/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Delegation Visit to the U.S.</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-delegation-visit-to-the-u-s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-delegation-visit-to-the-u-s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 1, 2009 As part of our ongoing Kyrgyzstan Initiative, Joint Council facilitated a series of meetings between a three member delegation of the Kyrgz government, 21 Congressional offices, the U.S. Department of State and six potential adoptive families on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-delegation-visit-to-the-u-s/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Dept of State Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-dept-of-state-adoption-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-dept-of-state-adoption-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 14:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 29, 2009 The U.S. State Department, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues has issued an Adoption Alert regarding Ethiopia.  Joint Council will continue to closely monitor developments in Ethiopia and update our website accordingly.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Investigation of Children&#8217;s Homes</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-investigation-of-childrens-homes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-investigation-of-childrens-homes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 14, 2009 It is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that Ethiopian authorities are investigating alleged actions of five children&#8217;s homes in or around Addis Ababa. It is our understanding that this is affecting abandonment cases processed through the courts in Addis. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-investigation-of-childrens-homes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Hosted Delegation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-hosted-delegation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-hosted-delegation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 21:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5/6/2009 Joint Council had the great honor of hosting a eight member delegation of Vietnamese officials and legal experts from March 24th through April 2nd, 2009. The delegation was lead by Vietnam&#8217;s Vice Minister of Justice and was made up &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-hosted-delegation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: JCICS Hosts Delegation of Vietnamese Officials and Legal Experts</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-jcics-hosts-delegation-of-vietnamese-officials-and-legal-experts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-jcics-hosts-delegation-of-vietnamese-officials-and-legal-experts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 19:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[5/6/09 Joint Council had the great honor of hosting a eight member delegation of Vietnamese officials and legal experts from March 24th through April 2nd, 2009. The delegation was lead by Vietnam&#8217;s Vice Minister of Justice and was made up &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-jcics-hosts-delegation-of-vietnamese-officials-and-legal-experts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Registration of Vietnam Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-registeration-of-vietnam-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-registeration-of-vietnam-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 21:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[5/1/2009 U.S. citizens are not able to register a new adoption in Vietnam at this time. The Government of Vietnam has stated its intention to introduce new adoption legislation and to institute reforms in the adoption process, and has indicated &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-registeration-of-vietnam-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Intentions to Introduce New Adoption Legislation Halts Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-citizens-not-able-to-register-a-new-adoption-in-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-citizens-not-able-to-register-a-new-adoption-in-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 20:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[5/1/09 U.S. citizens are not able to register a new adoption in Vietnam at this time. The Government of Vietnam has stated its intention to introduce new adoption legislation and to institute reforms in the adoption process, and has indicated &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-citizens-not-able-to-register-a-new-adoption-in-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Call to Action</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-call-to-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-call-to-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[April 15, 2009 &#8211; CALL TO ACTION: Kyrgyzstan Given the current situation in Kyrgyzstan Joint Council believes that now is the time to advocate for a U.S. Congressional letter to the Kyrgyz President. As a family who is in the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-call-to-action/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Findings Presented to Parliament</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-findings-presented-to-parliament/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-findings-presented-to-parliament/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[April 8, 2009 It is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that Nikolai Bailo presented the findings of the parliamentarian commission investigating intercountry adoption and accession to the Hague Convention to three parliamentary committees today, April 8th, 2009. It is our understanding that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-findings-presented-to-parliament/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: U.S. Embassy Announces Changes to Visa Processing</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-u-s-embassy-announces-changes-to-visa-processing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-u-s-embassy-announces-changes-to-visa-processing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[india]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 2009 The United States Embassy announces that effective April 1, 2009 all Indian adoption case processing for India will take place in New Delhi. Centralizing adoptions in India will allow all adoption cases to benefit from the long-established working &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-u-s-embassy-announces-changes-to-visa-processing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia:  Update on List Posted by MOE</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-list-posted-by-moe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-list-posted-by-moe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/19/2009 The US embassy in Moscow has released an update on the list recently published by the Russian MOE.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council to Host Delegation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-to-host-delegation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-to-host-delegation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[3/17/2009 As part of the Joint Council International Relations Initiative, we are honored to host a 9-member delegation from Vietnam from March 24 th through April 2nd. The delegation, led by Vice-Minister of Justice Dinh Trung Tung, will attend the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-to-host-delegation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council International Relations Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-international-relations-initiative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-international-relations-initiative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[3/17/09 As part of the Joint Council International Relations Initiative, we are honored to host a 9-member delegation from Vietnam from March 24 th through April 2nd. The delegation, led by Vice-Minister of Justice Dinh Trung Tung, will attend the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-international-relations-initiative/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Processing of Second Referrals</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-processing-of-second-referrals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-processing-of-second-referrals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/3/2009 The Department of Adoption, Ministry of Justice in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, confirms that it has carefully reviewed the US Government&#8217;s request to permit second referrals in cases where the referral was lost for reasons beyond the control &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-processing-of-second-referrals/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Updates Regarding Second Referrals</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-updates-regarding-second-referrals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-updates-regarding-second-referrals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/3/09 The Department of Adoption, Ministry of Justice in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, confirms that it has carefully reviewed the US Government&#8217;s request to permit second referrals in cases where the referral was lost for reasons beyond the control &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-updates-regarding-second-referrals/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Meeting with Vice Prime Ministers Offices</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-meeting-with-vice-prime-ministers-offices/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-meeting-with-vice-prime-ministers-offices/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[March 3, 2009 Joint Council is pleased to confirm that U.S. Embassy officials in Kyrgyzstan met late last week with the Vice Prime Ministers Office regarding the 65 in-process intercountry adoption cases and the future of intercountry adoptions from Kyrgyzstan. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-meeting-with-vice-prime-ministers-offices/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: 1-600 Petitions Adjudicated</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-1-600-petitions-adjudicated/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-1-600-petitions-adjudicated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[russia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[02/27/2009 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that beginning March 30th it will adjudicate all I-600 petitions for intercountry adoptions from Russia. USCIS has also released related FAQs to further clarify the process. Please read this most recent release, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-1-600-petitions-adjudicated/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Adoption Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-adoption-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-adoption-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[February 17, 2009 The following Adoption Alert has been issued by the U.S. Dept of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Services. The U.S. Department of State does not recommend that U.S. citizens consider adoption from Kyrgyzstan at this time. Currently, no &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-adoption-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Participants Vietnam Call To Action</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-participants-vietnam-call-to-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-participants-vietnam-call-to-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1/13/2009 Joint Council thanks the individuals who participated in our Vietnam Call to Action from January 5th through 9th. The final list of  senators and representatives who signed Senator Landrieu and Coleman&#8217;s letter intended for Nguyen Tan Dung, the Prime &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-participants-vietnam-call-to-action/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Brazil: Hague Accreditation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/brazil-hague-accreditation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/brazil-hague-accreditation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/17/2009 The Department of State is working very closely with the Brazilian government to establish how the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention, which entered into force for the U.S. in 2008, will affect future adoptions in Brazil.  At the moment, parents &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/brazil-hague-accreditation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-a-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-a-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[February 13, 2009 On February 12, 2009, Consul Valerie Chittenden met with the newly-appointed Deputy Minister of Education (MOE), Umutkhan Tynalieva. This was the first official discussion we have had with Kyrgyz officials since the halt in adoptions. The Kyrgyz &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-a-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Janice Jacobs Recent Visit to Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-janice-jacobs-recent-visit-to-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-janice-jacobs-recent-visit-to-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/12/2009 Please read the article from Thanh Nien News detailing Janice Jacobs&#8217; (the Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Consular Affairs) recent visit to Vietnam.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Janice Jacob&#8217;s Recent Visit to Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-thanh-nien-news-article-on-janice-jacobs-recent-visit-to-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-thanh-nien-news-article-on-janice-jacobs-recent-visit-to-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[2/12/09 Please read the article from Thanh Nien News detailing Janice Jacobs&#8217; (the Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Consular Affairs) recent visit to Vietnam.]]></description>
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		<title>US Confirms No Adoptions with Cambodia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/february-12-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/february-12-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[cambodia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[2/12/09  USCIS today clarified that it continues to be unable to approve any Form I-600 for a child to be adopted from Cambodia. Please read the recently posted USCIS Update regarding intercountry adoption in Cambodia.]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Joint Council Standards of Practice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-standards-of-practice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-standards-of-practice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 11, 2009 Joint Council is proud to present its Standards of Practice for Haiti. These Standards are designed for orphanages and Adoption Service Providers who demonstrate that they meet these highest standards of practice. The Standards can be found &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-joint-council-standards-of-practice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Confirmation of Suspension of Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-confirmation-of-suspension-of-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-confirmation-of-suspension-of-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 30, 2009 The Government of Liberia (GOL) suspended processing of adoptions on January 26, 2009, on the recommendation of the President&#8217;s Special Committee on Adoption. According to the Liberian President&#8217;s statement, processing of adoptions was suspended due to mismanagement. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-confirmation-of-suspension-of-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Suspends of Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-suspention-of-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-suspention-of-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 29, 2009 It is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that the government of Liberia has suspended intercountry adoptions with the exception of special needs cases until new rules and regulations can be put into place. This follows comments made earlier this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-suspention-of-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Cases (Revised)</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention-cases/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention-cases/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[01/26/2009 The China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has proposed and the Department of State has agreed that beginning January 1, 2009, all adoption cases between the U.S. and China will be processed by China as Hague Inter-country Adoption Convention &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Possible Discrepancy Regarding Adoption Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-possible-discrepancy-regarding-adoption-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-possible-discrepancy-regarding-adoption-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[china]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[01/26/2009 It is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that there may be a discrepancy in the Department of State&#8217;s Adoption Notice: China, published on January 23, 2009 (see below). We are working with the Department of State to bring clarity to the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-possible-discrepancy-regarding-adoption-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention-cases-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention-cases-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[01/23/2009 The China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has proposed and the Department of State has agreed that beginning January 1, 2009, all adoption cases between the U.S. and China will be processed by China as Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention-cases-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Changes in Government Officials</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-changes-in-government-officials/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-changes-in-government-officials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyz Republic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[January 23, 2009 It is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that 17 high ranking officials of the Kyrgyz government, including the Minister of Education and the Vice-Minister of Education, have been removed from their positions. Obviously this will have an effect on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-changes-in-government-officials/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Update from Joint Council</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-update-from-joint-council/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-update-from-joint-council/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 14, 2009 In consultation with the Joint Council Kyrgyzstan Task Force, it is our assessment that prospective adoptive parents should not initiate new adoption cases in Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, we recommend that Adoption Services Providers not accept new applications. If &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-update-from-joint-council/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Thanks Participants of the Vietnam Call to Action</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-jcics-thanks-participants-of-the-vietnam-call-to-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-jcics-thanks-participants-of-the-vietnam-call-to-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1/13/09 Joint Council thanks the individuals who participated in our Vietnam Call to Action from January 5th through 9th. The final list of senators and representatives who signed Senator Landrieu and Coleman&#8217;s letter intended for Nguyen Tan Dung, the Prime &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-jcics-thanks-participants-of-the-vietnam-call-to-action/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Department of State Announcement</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-department-of-state-announcement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-department-of-state-announcement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/9/2009 The U.S. Department of State has released the following announcement: On January 1, 2009, the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare (MWCSW) established procedures for processing adoptions pursuant to the Government of Nepal&#8217;s (GON) new Terms and Conditions &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-department-of-state-announcement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Ambassador Visits US</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-ambassador-visits-us/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-ambassador-visits-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 7, 2009 It is our understanding that the Kyrgyz Ambassador to the US recently visited Kyrgyzstan, advocating for a resolution to the current delays with the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Education. Joint Council has further confirmed that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-ambassador-visits-us/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Position Paper on Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-position-paper-on-vietnam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/23/2008 Joint Council has released a Position Paper on Vietnam supporting the efforts of U.S. Senators Mary Landrieu and Norm Coleman, requesting that Congressional representatives sign a letter intended for Nguyen Tan Dung, the Prime Minister of Vietnam. This letter &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-position-paper-on-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Position Paper</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-position-paper-on-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-position-paper-on-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/23/08 Joint Council has released a Position Paper on Vietnam supporting the efforts of U.S. Senators Mary Landrieu and Norm Coleman, requesting that Congressional representatives sign a letter intended for Nguyen Tan Dung, the Prime Minister of Vietnam. This letter &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-position-paper-on-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Joint Council Addresses the Tragic Death of Chase Harrison</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-addresses-the-tragic-death-of-chase-harrison/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-addresses-the-tragic-death-of-chase-harrison/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/23/2008 Joint Council wishes to express our sympathy regarding the tragic death of Chase Harrison (Dmitri Yakovlev). Nothing can be done to change that tragedy and we continue to extend our sympathies to everyone who cared for and loved Chase. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-addresses-the-tragic-death-of-chase-harrison/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: How to Support the Continuation of Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-how-to-support-the-continuation-of-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-how-to-support-the-continuation-of-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/18/08 Senators Landrieu and Coleman, along with other Members of Congress, are continuing to show their support of ensuring every child&#8217;s right to a permanent, safe, and loving family. As part of their commitment, they will be forwarding a letter &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-how-to-support-the-continuation-of-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Notice form Dept of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-notice-form-dept-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-notice-form-dept-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 12, 2008 Joint Council has received an update from the U.S. Department of State on adoptions from Kyrgyzstan. It is recommended that new cases not be initiated at this time. Please see the release for more information.]]></description>
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		<title>China: Electronic Waiting Child List</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-electronic-waiting-child-list/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-electronic-waiting-child-list/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/09/2008 Joint Council has released a listing of member organizations with access to the electronic waiting child list. Please note that this is not a comprehensive listing.]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Approved Adoption Service Providers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-approved-adoption-service-providers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-approved-adoption-service-providers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 9, 2008 Families are encouraged to consult both the NY and DC Kazakh Consulates for the list of approved agencies, as they vary by jurisdiction.]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Resolution #905</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-resolution-905/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-resolution-905/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/5/2008 The U.S. Department of State has released the following information on adoptions from Ukraine: On October 8, 2008 the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution #905, introducing new regulations for adoptions and the protection of the rights of adopted &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-resolution-905/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Information from US Embassy</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-information-from-us-embassy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-information-from-us-embassy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 3, 2008 Joint Council has confirmed that the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has been requesting further information on the current state of intercountry adoptions from the Kyrgyz government. At this time, it is our understanding that the Kyrgyz Parliament &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyz-republic-information-from-us-embassy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 2008 As many of you know, a series of terrorist attacks occurred in Mumbai last week, killing 179 people. Joint Council extends its condolences to the Indian government and the citizens of Mumbai following the series of terrorist attacks &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Agencies Approved to Work in Nepal</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-agencies-approved-to-work-in-nepal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-agencies-approved-to-work-in-nepal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/28/2008 The Nepalese government has released a list of agencies approved to work in Nepal. Please see the attachment for details.]]></description>
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		<title>Kyrgyz Republic: Word of Caution from Dept of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyzstan-2009-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyzstan-2009-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 14, 2008 The Department of State recommends adoptive parents and agencies exercise caution in pursuing an intercountry adoption from Kyrgyzstan. A number of prospective adoptive parents have reported that their cases are not being processed. The U.S. Embassy has &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kyrgyzstan-2009-2007/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Update from Ministry of Woman&#8217;s Affairs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-from-ministry-of-womans-affairs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-from-ministry-of-womans-affairs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 13, 2008 The Ethiopian Ministry of Women&#8217;s Affairs now requires additional documentation for adoption cases in which a living birth parent or parents has/have abandoned their child to an orphanage. The regional social affairs bureau must now authenticate the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-update-from-ministry-of-womans-affairs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: I-600/I-604 Procedure Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-i-600i-604-procedure-changes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-i-600i-604-procedure-changes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/11/2008 Traditionally when adoptive parents filed their I-600 at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, the I-604 review was conducted by a Department of State (DOS) Consular Officer. This procedure is in the process of changing. These changes may affect both &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-i-600i-604-procedure-changes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Nepalese Government Has Not Resumed Processing Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-nepalese-government-has-not-resumed-processing-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-nepalese-government-has-not-resumed-processing-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/14/2008 The U.S. Department of State has announced that the Government of Nepal has not yet resumed processing intercountry adoptions. It is expected that the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare (WCS) may begin accepting applications in January 2009; &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-nepalese-government-has-not-resumed-processing-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colombia: End of Strike</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-end-of-strike/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-end-of-strike/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 28, 2008 Joint Council is pleased to announce that the judicial strike in Colombia affecting approximately 80 cases has concluded, and the US Embassy is now resuming the processing of these adoption visas. It is also Joint Council&#8217;s understanding &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-end-of-strike/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Formal Negotiations Between the US and Vietnam Postponed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-formal-negotiations-between-the-us-and-vietnam-postponed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-formal-negotiations-between-the-us-and-vietnam-postponed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[10/27/08 On October 13th Joint Council announced its understanding that formal negotiations between the Governments of Vietnam and the United States regarding an interim Memorandum of Understanding were scheduled in the coming weeks. It is now our understanding that these &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-formal-negotiations-between-the-us-and-vietnam-postponed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: SDAPRC  to Open Unused Slots for New Dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-to-open-unused-slots-for-new-dossiers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-to-open-unused-slots-for-new-dossiers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ukraine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[10/24/2008 The U.S. Department of State has released the following information on adoptions from Ukraine: On October 14, 2008 the Ministry for Family, Youth and Sports published official Order #3899 approving revised procedures for submission of new adoption dossiers from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-to-open-unused-slots-for-new-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Cultural Sensitivities in While Traveling for Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-cultural-sensitivities-in-while-traveling-for-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-cultural-sensitivities-in-while-traveling-for-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[October 23, 2008 Joint Council has released a policy statement on Cultural Sensitivities in Ethiopia in order to formalize our cultural sensitivity policies and to educate PAPs and others on this important issue. We ask that all families currently in-process &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-cultural-sensitivities-in-while-traveling-for-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: I600 and Unexpired FBI Fingerprints</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-i600-and-unexpired-fbi-fingerprints/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-i600-and-unexpired-fbi-fingerprints/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/20/2008 Families adopting from Ukraine are advised that an I-600 petition filed at an overseas post after an adoption has been completed abroad can be approved and an immigrant visa issued for the child only if the petitioners (and all &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-i600-and-unexpired-fbi-fingerprints/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: US and Vietnam Joint Statement</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-and-vietnam-joint-statement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-and-vietnam-joint-statement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/16/08 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS) have issued a joint statement with the government of Vietnam announcing that the processing of new adoption cases will not resume until both countries sign a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-us-and-vietnam-joint-statement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: State Department Announcement Regarding Adoption of Children with Special Needs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-dos-announcement-regarding-adoption-of-children-with-special-needs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-dos-announcement-regarding-adoption-of-children-with-special-needs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/15/08 The U.S. Department of State has issued an announcement in cooperation with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Government of Vietnam, regarding the adoption of children with Special Needs by U.S. citizens from Vietnam. In summary, the announcement &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-dos-announcement-regarding-adoption-of-children-with-special-needs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Positive Ruling in 1600A Process</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-positive-ruling-in-1600a-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-positive-ruling-in-1600a-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/14/2008 Update: Joint Council announces a positive ruling in the I600A process. Please read our statement and the Q&#38;A to frequently asked questions on the new ruling.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Joint Council&#8217;s 2008 Survey of Vietnam Families</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-preliminary-results-of-joint-councils-2008-survey-of-vietnam-families/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-preliminary-results-of-joint-councils-2008-survey-of-vietnam-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/14/08 Preliminary results from Joint Council&#8217;s August, 2008 survey of Vietnam families show that prior to the closure of adoptions on September 1, 2008, over 900 families were in the process of adopting from Vietnam. According to the results, families &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-preliminary-results-of-joint-councils-2008-survey-of-vietnam-families/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Portion of Law Governing Special Needs Adoptions Released</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-portion-of-law-governing-special-needs-adoptions-released/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-portion-of-law-governing-special-needs-adoptions-released/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:04:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/14/08 Joint Council has released a portion of the Vietnamese law governing Special Needs Adoptions. The decree in its entirety can be found here. ON JULY 21, 2006, DECREE NO. 69/2006/ND-CP, AMENDING DECREE NO. 68/2002/ND-CP, WAS PASSED INTO LAW. PARAGRAPH &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-portion-of-law-governing-special-needs-adoptions-released/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colombia: Strike Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-strike-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-strike-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 14, 2008 The Colombian Institute of Social Welfare (ICBF) has informed the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota that it will not grant prospective adoptive parents legal custody to complete adoptions in the US. Regrettably, this means &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-strike-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Position Statement on Special Needs and Waiting Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-position-statement-on-vietnams-special-needs-and-waiting-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-position-statement-on-vietnams-special-needs-and-waiting-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/10/08 A Position Statement from Joint Council on International Children&#8217;s Services: Vietnam&#8217;s Special Needs and Waiting Children On September 1, 2008, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on international adoption between the United States and Vietnam expired. The cessation of this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-position-statement-on-vietnams-special-needs-and-waiting-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colombia: Halt in Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-halt-in-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-halt-in-intercountry-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 8, 2008 The processing of international adoptions in Colombia has been halted temporarily due to the current judicial strike. The judicial strike has occurred for the last 40 days and currently affects about 82 cases. As referrals are still &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-halt-in-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: 5 Ways You Can Help</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-5-ways-you-can-help/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-5-ways-you-can-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/06/2008 Joint Council asks you to join us in resolving an issue that will severely and negatively impact over 10,000 U.S. families hoping to adopt a child in need. This shortfall in the law, if left unchecked, will cost Potential &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-5-ways-you-can-help/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Adoption Service Providers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-adoption-service-providers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-adoption-service-providers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:13:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 3, 2008 The Consular Section of the Kazakhstan Embassy has agreed to release the following information: As of September 27, a total of 32 US agencies have submitted their application to process adoptions in Kazakhstan. All of the information &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-adoption-service-providers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: FAQ Regarding Contaminated Milk Powder</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-faq-regarding-contaminated-milk-powder/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-faq-regarding-contaminated-milk-powder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/02/2008 A number of infants in China have been adversely affected by contaminated milk powder. Joint Council has created the FAQs below to answer the most frequent questions. 1) Why is this formula causing problems? Infants have been sickened by &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-faq-regarding-contaminated-milk-powder/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: New Minister of Social Affairs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-new-minister-of-social-affairs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-new-minister-of-social-affairs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 13, 2008 Madam Beaudin , the former director of IBESR, has been nominated to the position of new Minister of Social Affairs. She held the position of IBESR director since October of 2006.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Negotiations Toward a New Agreement on Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-negotiations-toward-a-new-memorandum-of-agreement-on-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-negotiations-toward-a-new-memorandum-of-agreement-on-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[9/8/08 Following our update of September 1, 2008, it is Joint Council&#8217;s understanding that the Government of Vietnam has issued a formal diplomatic note to the United States Government naming a high ranking Vietnamese official as Vietnam&#8217;s lead negotiator and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-negotiations-toward-a-new-memorandum-of-agreement-on-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Potential Adoptive Parent Information</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-potential-adoptive-parent-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-potential-adoptive-parent-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/08/2008 - Joint Council and others in our field have great concern regarding the one-time renewal of I-600A approvals and the impact on Potential Adoptive Parents (PAPs). Following is Joint Council&#8217;s assessment and statement on this very important issue facing &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-potential-adoptive-parent-information/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Intercountry Adoption Suspended Until New MOA is Signed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-intercountry-adoption-suspended-until-new-moa-is-signed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-intercountry-adoption-suspended-until-new-moa-is-signed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[9/1/08 Today, September 1, 2008, the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the United States and Vietnam expires. As a result, intercountry adoption is effectively suspended until a new MOA is signed and implemented by both countries. Joint Council sees &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-intercountry-adoption-suspended-until-new-moa-is-signed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Update on Tu Du Hospital</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-update-on-tu-du-hospital/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-update-on-tu-du-hospital/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[8/19/08 The Department of State has released an update on Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City relating to to the documentation of children born there. The full release follows: Documentation related to intercountry adoption of children born at &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-update-on-tu-du-hospital/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Summary of Joint Council&#8217;s Vietnam Survey Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-summary-of-joint-councils-vietnam-survey-initiative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-summary-of-joint-councils-vietnam-survey-initiative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[8/14/08 Joint Council thanks all families currently in the adoption process with Vietnam who completed the Vietnam Survey. Survey results are still being compiled but will be posted once the results have been assessed. Following is a summary of this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-summary-of-joint-councils-vietnam-survey-initiative/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Response from Department of State to Congress Letter</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-response-from-department-of-state-to-congress-letter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-response-from-department-of-state-to-congress-letter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[8/11/08 Joint Council has received the response issued by the Department of State to the Members of the United States Congress who signed the letter to Secretary Rice in support of a new MOA. A copy of the release can &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-response-from-department-of-state-to-congress-letter/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: International Relations Initiative Delegation to Travel</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-international-relations-initiative-delegation-to-travel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-international-relations-initiative-delegation-to-travel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 11, 2008 During the week of August 4, 2008, Joint Council traveled to Ethiopia to further our ongoing dialogue with the Ethiopian government. During our advocacy trip, we communicated with the Ministry of Women&#8217;s Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-international-relations-initiative-delegation-to-travel/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: International Relations Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-international-relations-initiative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-international-relations-initiative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 6, 2008 Joint Council led a delegation to Haiti the week of July 28, 2008. During meetings with orphanage and crèche directors, IBESR, UNICEF, and U.S. Consular Offices, the Joint Council delegation advocated for implementation of a new child &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-international-relations-initiative/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Congressional Briefing Scheduled- Call to Action</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-congressional-briefing-scheduled-call-to-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-congressional-briefing-scheduled-call-to-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:49:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/30/08 The Congressional Coalition on Adoption has invited the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to conduct a briefing of Congressional staff on issues related to intercountry adoption in Vietnam, Guatemala along with &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-congressional-briefing-scheduled-call-to-action/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Participates in Congressional Briefing on International Children Services</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-coouncil-participates-in-congressional-briefing-on-international-children-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-coouncil-participates-in-congressional-briefing-on-international-children-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/29/08 On Friday, July 26, 2008, Joint Council participated in a briefing of over 60 Congressional offices on issues related to international children&#8217;s services with particular attention to intercountry adoption in Vietnam and Guatemala. The panel presented varying perspectives on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-coouncil-participates-in-congressional-briefing-on-international-children-services/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: VietNamNet Bridge Article on Hague Convention</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-vietnamnet-bridge-article-on-hague-convention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-vietnamnet-bridge-article-on-hague-convention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/28/08 As reported in the VietNamNet Bridge, on July 25, the Vietnam National Assembly discussed Vietnam&#8217;s participation in the Hague Convention. The article reports that the Ministry of Justice suggested that the country establish a specific office to implement the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-vietnamnet-bridge-article-on-hague-convention/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: US Dept of State Update July 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-us-dept-of-state-update-july-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-us-dept-of-state-update-july-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 25, 2008 The U.S. Department of State has released the following update: The Ministries of Justice and Health and Social Welfare have indicated that they are carefully reviewing all adoption cases submitted to them for approval. As a result, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-us-dept-of-state-update-july-2008/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Department of State Announcement on the Suspension of Dossier Acceptance</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-announcement-on-the-suspension-of-dossier-acceptance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-announcement-on-the-suspension-of-dossier-acceptance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/21/08 The U.S. Department of State (U.S. DOS) has posted an announcement regarding the suspension of dossier acceptance by the government of Vietnam on July 1, 2008, and the planned suspension of referrals on September 1, 2008. This announcement, found &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-announcement-on-the-suspension-of-dossier-acceptance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Department of State Announcement on DIA</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-announcement-on-dia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-announcement-on-dia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/18/08 The U.S. Department of State has released the following statement on their website: Prospective adoptive parents and adoption service providers should be aware that the Vietnamese Department of International Adoptions (DIA) suspended the acceptance of new adoption dossiers on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-announcement-on-dia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Presentation of Joint Council Standrads of Practice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-presentation-of-joint-council-standrads-of-practice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-presentation-of-joint-council-standrads-of-practice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 16, 2008 During the week of July 7, 2008, * Joint Council led a delegation of child welfare organizations to Addis Ababa and presented its Standards of Practice for Adoption Service Providers with Respect to the Federal Democratic Republic &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-presentation-of-joint-council-standrads-of-practice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Letter to Secretary Rice Receives 149 Signatures</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-letter-to-secretary-rice-receives-149-signatures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-letter-to-secretary-rice-receives-149-signatures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/9/08 Joint Council is pleased to announce that the letter to Secretary Rice in support of the recommendations in A Child&#8217;s Right Campaign for Vietnam received a total of 149 signatories. It was signed by 92 members of the House, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-letter-to-secretary-rice-receives-149-signatures/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: President Bush and Vietnamese Prime Minister Meet</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-president-bush-and-vietnamese-prime-minister-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-president-bush-and-vietnamese-prime-minister-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/26/08 On June 24th, 2008, President Bush and the Vietnamese Prime Minister met at the White House for the fourth bilateral exchange in four years. Both leaders stated their commitment to a strong relationship moving forward and constructive cooperation on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-president-bush-and-vietnamese-prime-minister-meeting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Status on Letter from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption to Secretary Rice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-status-on-letter-from-the-congressional-coalition-on-adoption-to-secretary-rice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-status-on-letter-from-the-congressional-coalition-on-adoption-to-secretary-rice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/23/08 Joint Council is pleased to announce that the letter from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption to Secretary Rice regarding intercountry adoption and child protection in Vietnam has received over 130 Congressional signatures. Given the visit to the United States &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-status-on-letter-from-the-congressional-coalition-on-adoption-to-secretary-rice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council&#8217;s Child&#8217;s Right Campaign</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-councils-childs-right-campaign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/18/08 Joint Council&#8217;s Child&#8217;s Right Campaign has been well received, and the letter to Secretary Rice, advocating for a new MOU for Vietnam, is now circulating to all of the congressional offices. Joint Council is asking families to call their &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-councils-childs-right-campaign/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council to Lead Delegation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/13/2008 In advancing our advocacy for every child&#8217;s right to a permanent, safe and loving family, Joint Council will lead a delegation to Vietnam on June 17, 2008. The delegation is a collaborative effort and includes: Tom DiFilipo of Joint &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Department of State Annonuncement</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-annonuncement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-annonuncement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/11/2008 The Department of State has released the following statement: The Government of Vietnam has been unable to comply with the 2005 Agreement as planned, and cases have frequently been tainted by corruption due to weaknesses in the Vietnamese adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-department-of-state-annonuncement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Terms and Conditions to Govern Intercountry Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-terms-and-conditions-to-govern-intercountry-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-terms-and-conditions-to-govern-intercountry-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 28, 2008 The U.S. Department of State announced that the Nepali Cabinet approved the following terms and conditions to govern the intercountry adoption process on May 2nd, 2008: Some changes introduced by the new terms and conditions include: The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-terms-and-conditions-to-govern-intercountry-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Shaohannah&#8217;s Hope</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-shaohannahs-hope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-shaohannahs-hope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 17:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/22/2008 Joint Council extends its condolences to the Chapman family following the news of the passing of their daughter, Maria, one of three adopted daughters from China. Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman have brought attention to the world orphan &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-shaohannahs-hope/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Earthquake Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-earthquake-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-earthquake-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 16:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/22/2008 In light of the recent earthquake in China which has orphaned approximately 4,000 children, Joint Council has prepared a statement to share with families seeking more information. The document highlighting some of the key issues and concerns that prevent &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-earthquake-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: A Child&#8217;s Right Campaign for Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-a-childs-right-campaign-for-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-a-childs-right-campaign-for-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/21/2008 Joint Council is pleased to announce A Child&#8217;s Right Campaign for Vietnam. Please join us on June 2nd by contacting Members of Congress and urging them to join the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-Chairs and sign their letter to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-a-childs-right-campaign-for-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Georgia: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-a-country-update-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-a-country-update-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 21:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 1, 2008 A very limited number of Georgian children are eligible for intercountry adoption. In 2007, only 4 visas were issued to children adopted from Georgia. On May 1, 2008, a new adoption law took effect in Georgia that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-a-country-update-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Letter from COA</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-letter-from-coa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-letter-from-coa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/1/2008 The Council on Accreditation recently submitted a letter to Tom DiFilipo, President &#38; CEO of Joint Council, regarding the rolling nature of Hague Accreditation specific to Vietnam. Please click here to view a copy of the letter.]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Update on Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-intercountry-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 25, 2008 On Monday, March 24th, Joint Council met with Kazakhstan Ambassador to the United States Erlan Idrissov and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Michelle Bond. The meeting addressed the Ambassador&#8217;s concerns regarding adoptions between the United States and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Update on Suspension</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-suspension/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-suspension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 22, 2008 At the invitation of Kazakhstan Ambassador to the United States Erlan A. Idrissov, Joint Council and a representative of the U.S. Department of State will hold a meeting on Monday, March 24, 2008 at the Kazakhstan Embassy. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-suspension/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: US Dept of State Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-us-dept-of-state-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-us-dept-of-state-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 19, 2008 The U.S. Department of State has issued the following update regarding Liberian adoptions: &#8220;On March 14, the director of a U.S. adoption agency and three employees of the agency were prevented from departing Liberia with recently adopted &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-us-dept-of-state-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Suspension of Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-suspension-of-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-suspension-of-intercountry-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2008 Joint Council confirms the suspension of dossier processing by the Kazakhstan Embassy and Consulates pending the finalization of a review of adoption cases by the Kazakhstan government. The following represents our understanding of the suspension. The suspension &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-suspension-of-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Presents Vietnam Standards of Practcie</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/07/2008 This week Joint Council had the honor of presenting the Joint Council Vietnam Standards of Practice to the Vietnam Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and to the United States Embassy in Hanoi. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council&#8217;s Position Regarding Vietnam</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-councils-position-regarding-vietnam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-councils-position-regarding-vietnam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/07/2008 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is pleased to clarify Joint Council&#8217;s position regarding the current Vietnam negotiations, specific to an earlier post issued on March 7, 2008: Joint Council continues to advocate for all JCICS member &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-councils-position-regarding-vietnam/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Release of Standards of Practice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-release-of-standards-of-practice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-release-of-standards-of-practice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/14/2008 Joint Council is pleased to formally announce the release of our Standards of Practice for Vietnam. In addition to the formal Standards, Tom DiFilipo, President &#38; CEO of Joint Council has issued an official summary of the document. In &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-release-of-standards-of-practice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Warning Regarding Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-warning-regarding-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-warning-regarding-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/29/2008 The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning regarding adoptions in Vietnam as well as a press release which further addresses their concerns. ]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam:Timeline for Finalization of Vietnam Standards of Practice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnamtimeline-for-finalization-of-vietnam-standards-of-practice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnamtimeline-for-finalization-of-vietnam-standards-of-practice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/3/2008 The timeline regarding the finalization of Joint Council&#8217;s Vietnam Standards of Practice has been extended. This decision was made in order to ensure that the most up-to-date information is incorporated in the document which will be presented to Vietnamese &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnamtimeline-for-finalization-of-vietnam-standards-of-practice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: SDAPRC Issues 2008 Quotas</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-issues-2008-quotas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-issues-2008-quotas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/27/2007 The Ukraine SDAPRC has issued the quota for intercountry adoptions to the United States for calendar year 2008 at 460 (dossier submissions). Additionally, specific quotas have been set for five categories: children under 6 years old (with no siblings) &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-issues-2008-quotas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 21, 2007 Through recent dialogue with the Guatemalan government, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Congress and UNICEF, Joint Council is now highly confident that Guatemalan adoption cases currently in-process will proceed to finalization under &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2007/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Philippines: Update Regarding Placing Agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/philippines-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/philippines-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 17, 2007 - The most up-to-date listing of US agencies placing Filipino children can be found on the Philippines Inter-Country Adoption Board website at http://www.icab.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_contact&#38;catid=19&#38;Itemid=32]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Summary of Vietnam Summit</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-4/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/4/2007 To review and download a copy of Joint Council&#8217;s official summary of the Vietnam Summit which was held on November 28 in Washington D.C., please click here.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: DC Meeting Location</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-dc-meeting-location/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-dc-meeting-location/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/26/2007 Joint Council is pleased to announce that we have secured a larger meeting space for the November 28 Summit in Washington, DC. The meeting will now be held in the Longworth building, which is next door to the Rayburn &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-dc-meeting-location/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Joint Council to Participate in the Russian Ministry of Education and Science&#8217;s International Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-to-participate-in-the-russian-ministry-of-education-and-sciences-international-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-to-participate-in-the-russian-ministry-of-education-and-sciences-international-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/26/2007 Joint Council has been invited to speak at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science&#8217;s International Conference on the Protection of Rights for Orphans and Children Without Parents. The conference, scheduled for December 9, 10, and 11, 2007 in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-to-participate-in-the-russian-ministry-of-education-and-sciences-international-conference/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Maximum Number of RSVPs for Summit</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-maximum-number-of-rsvps-for-summit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-maximum-number-of-rsvps-for-summit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/20/2007 As of 3 p.m., Joint Council has received the maximum number of Vietnam Summit RSVPs that we can allow due to space restrictions. Any RSVPs received after 3 p.m. will go on a waiting list. All confirmed participants who &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-maximum-number-of-rsvps-for-summit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council to Host Summit Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-to-host-summit-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-to-host-summit-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[11/16/2007 Joint Council will host a Vietnam Summit Meeting of adoption service providers, along with representatives from the U.S. Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, November 28th. Although Joint Council has opened the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-to-host-summit-meeting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Referrals Temporarily Suspended</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-referrals-temporarily-suspended/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-referrals-temporarily-suspended/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[11/12/2007 Joint Council can confirm that the Vietnam Department of Intercountry Adoption has temporarily suspended referrals from the Phu Tho province for U.S. potential adoptive parents effective November 5, 2007. It is our understanding that the suspension will not interfere &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-referrals-temporarily-suspended/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Vietnam Summit</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-5/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/12/2007 In line with our mission of protecting each child&#8217;s right to a permanent, safe and loving family, Joint Council will host a Vietnam Summit Meeting of adoption service providers, along with representatives of the U.S. Department of State and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-5/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal:  Completion of 400 Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-completion-of-400-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-completion-of-400-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/6/2007 Joint Council is very pleased to report that the Nepali Cabinet has approved the completion of the over 400 adoptions which have been suspended since April 2007. With a goal of ensuring that each child retained the right to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-completion-of-400-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Immediate Action Requested</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-immediate-action-requested/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-immediate-action-requested/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/27/2007 Joint Council, in cooperation with members of Congress, is requesting immediate action on the part of the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the issuance of clearances for agencies attempting to obtain Russian accreditation. Joint Council has also been in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-immediate-action-requested/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Initiated Efforts by Joint Council and CCAI</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-initiated-efforts-by-joint-council-and-ccai/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-initiated-efforts-by-joint-council-and-ccai/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/27/2007 Joint Council, in cooperation with adoptive families and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, have initiated numerous efforts to complete the adoptions of over 400 children currently caught in legal limbo. Prior to the suspension of adoptions, 400 children &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-initiated-efforts-by-joint-council-and-ccai/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colombia: International Relations Initiative Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-international-relations-initiative-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-international-relations-initiative-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 27, 2007 In cooperation with Bethany Christian Services and Children&#8217;s Home Society &#38; Family Services of Minnesota, Joint Council traveled to Bogotá, Colombia in September. Joint Council met with the Assistant Attorney General for Children&#8217;s Rights and visited with &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/colombia-international-relations-initiative-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Update From USCIS</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-update-from-uscis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-update-from-uscis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/25/2007 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued an update announcing that the USCIS office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam will have sule jurisdiction over all Form I-600s filed on behalf of a Vietnamese child on or after October &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-update-from-uscis/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: New Update Concerning I-600s</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-update-concerning-i-600s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-update-concerning-i-600s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/24/2007 Joint Council President &#38; CEO Tom DiFilipo has issued a new update concerning the revised I-600 procedure in Vietnam, which includes provisions for families in Vietnam or those with imminent travel. To review a copy of this latest update, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-update-concerning-i-600s/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: New I-600 Filing Procedures</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-i-600-filing-procedures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-i-600-filing-procedures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/23/2007 Joint Council has been in communication again today with both U.S. Citizenship &#38; Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) regarding the effective date of the new I-600 filing procedures. We have strongly advocated for a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-i-600-filing-procedures/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: New Intiative for I-600s</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-intiative-for-i-600s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-intiative-for-i-600s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/22/2007 In September 2007, U.S. Citizenship &#38; Immigration Services (USCIS) announced plans for their new initiative related to I-600 filings and determinations. It is our understanding that USCIS will rullout this initiative within the coming weeks. Joint Council has been &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-new-intiative-for-i-600s/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: Joint Council Speaking Engagement</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-joint-council-speaking-engagement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-joint-council-speaking-engagement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 2007 At the invitation of India&#8217;s Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA), Joint Council President &#38; CEO Tom DiFilipo spoke on Mutual Cooperation and Transparency &#38; Ethical issues in intercountry adoption.]]></description>
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		<title>India: International Relations Initiative Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-international-relations-initiative-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-international-relations-initiative-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 2007 Through the longstanding relationship between the Joint Council India Caucus, lead for years by Teri Bell and now by Aimee LaBlonde, Joint Council&#8217;s Tom DiFilipo has been invited to speak at this year&#8217;s CARA Conference in India. Tom &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-international-relations-initiative-trip/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatamala5000 in 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatamala5000/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatamala5000/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:16:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you explain the problem behind the pending crisis in Guatemala? Guatemalan President Oscar Berger has announced plans to effectively suspend all adoptions into the United States as of January 1, 2008. This leaves the lives of more than 5,000 &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatamala5000/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mexico: International Relations Inititaive</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/september-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/september-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 5, 2007 As part of our efforts to incorporate intercountry adoption as a viable option for permanency, Joint Council will meet with officials in Mexico on September 17, 2007.]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Processing of Visas</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-processing-of-visas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-processing-of-visas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 25, 2007 Joint Council is pleased to confirm that the U.S. Department of State Consular office in Haiti began processing visas as of late last week. It is our understanding that the issue related to Haitian court decrees has &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-processing-of-visas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Procedures of Visa Documents</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-procedures-of-visa-documents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-procedures-of-visa-documents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/05/2007 The U.S. Department of State recently posted a notice regarding updated procedures for submission of visa documents for adopted children in Ukraine. For more information, please visit the State Department&#8217;s website by clicking here.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Fee Schedule</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-fee-schedule/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-fee-schedule/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[09/05/2007 During his visit to Washington, D.C. in July, Department of Intercountry Adoptions Director Long informed the U.S. government that the Vietnamese government would issue an official schedule of adoption-related fees in September 2007. The fee schedule is required by &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-fee-schedule/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Several Adoption Locations Reopened</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-several-adoption-locations-reopened/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-several-adoption-locations-reopened/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/05/2007 Adoptions are now taking place in several locations where they have been largely stalled for over a year, including the Yevreiskaya Autonomous Republic, the Bryansk Region, and the municipalities of Tomsk and Novosibirsk.]]></description>
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		<title>Kenya: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya-2009-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kenya-2009-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 5, 2007 The government of Kenya has not recently indicated any change in its residence requirement policies for foreign adoptive parents. Kenya plans to accede to the Hague Adoption Convention.]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Moratorium on Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-moratorium-on-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-moratorium-on-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/5/2007 On May 8, the Nepali government imposed a moratorium on all intercountry adoptions pending the passage of adoption reform legislation by the Nepali cabinet. On May 23, the U.S. Embassy delivered a formal diplomatic note urging the Nepalese government &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-moratorium-on-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Increase in Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/increase-in-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/increase-in-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[September 5, 2007 The U.S. Department of States has estimated that the total number of orphan visas for FY-2007 will reach 1,300 &#8211; nearly double the FY-2006 level. The U.S. embassy in Addis Adaba is continuing to review cases to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/increase-in-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Colombia: International Relations Initiative Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/columbia-2008-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/columbia-2008-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 5, 2007 Joint Council will travel to Columbia on September 9, 2007. This fact finding mission will incorporate meetings with various social service providers and government officials.]]></description>
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		<title>China: CCAA Regulations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-regulations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-regulations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[china]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[09/05/2007 The new CCAA regulations concerning intercountry adoptions officially took effect on May 1. As expected, these regulations have begun to reduce the number of U.S. citizens who adopt from China.]]></description>
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		<title>Adopting from Brazil</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adopting-from-brazil/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/adopting-from-brazil/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[08/14/2007 For more information about adopting from Brazil, please review the country-specific information for Brazil offered by the U.S. Department of State.]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Delays of Ukrainian Passports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-delays-of-ukrainian-passports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-delays-of-ukrainian-passports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ukraine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[08/01/2007 The U.S. Department of State recently posted a notice regarding the possible delays of issuance of new Ukrainian passports.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Hepatitis A in Adoptees</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-hepatitis-a-in-adoptees/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-hepatitis-a-in-adoptees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[August 1, 2007 The CDC recently posted a notice regarding a Hepatitis A risk associated with Ethiopian adoptees, in response to several reported cases in children and adults linked to adoptees from Ethiopia.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Transit Visas</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-transit-visas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-transit-visas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[russia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[07/09/2007 The following message regarding transit visas was posted by the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. embassy in Moscow. &#8220;Dear representatives of adoption agencies: The U.S. embassy respectfully requests that adoption facilitators and agencies alert their clients to the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-transit-visas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Adoption Services May Be Resumed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-adoption-services-may-be-resumed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-adoption-services-may-be-resumed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[russia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[07/06/2007 Joint Council was recently informed that the Russian Ministry of Education has begun issuing accreditations for agencies to resume adoption services in the country. We are working to confirm the Member organizations that have received their official documentation and will &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-adoption-services-may-be-resumed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Change in Procedure to Obtain Visas</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-change-in-procedure-to-obtain-visas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-change-in-procedure-to-obtain-visas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 20:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/18/2007 The following notice was sent to Joint Council by the Consular Section in Moscow. The notice details an upcoming change in procedure to obtain visas for adopted children: &#8220;The U.S. embassy in Moscow wishes to alert you to an &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-change-in-procedure-to-obtain-visas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Georgia: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-a-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-a-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 21:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 14, 2007 In August 2006, the Georgia Ministry of Education informed the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia that a very limited number of Georgian children are eligible for intercountry adoption. Information about available children may be obtained &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-a-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Update on Adoption Agency Accreditation Delays</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-adoption-agency-accreditation-delays/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-adoption-agency-accreditation-delays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[russia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[04/30/2007 The following announcement was made by the U.S. Department of State on Friday, April 27th: Update on Adoption Agency Accreditation Delays - No U.S.-based adoption service providers (adoption agencies) are currently accredited with the Ministry of Education and Science &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-adoption-agency-accreditation-delays/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine:Resumed Acceptance of New Adoption Applications</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraineresumed-acceptance-of-new-adoption-applications/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraineresumed-acceptance-of-new-adoption-applications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/16/2007 On April 16, 2007 the State Department for Adoptions and Protection of the Rights of the Child resumed acceptance of new adoption applications from U.S. citizens. All the rules and requirements have remained in place.]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: SDAPRC Resignations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-resignations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-resignations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/6/2007 On March 20, 2007, the SDAPRC Director Ludmyla Volynets, her First Deputy Ludmyla Balym, Deputy Director Inna Savchuk, and Head of the Intercountry Adoption Unit Olena Remen resigned. Due to their resignation, SDAPRC is not accepting any new dossiers &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-sdaprc-resignations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Clarification on Bill #2562</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-clarification-on-bill-2562/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-clarification-on-bill-2562/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/26/07 Joint Council would like to provide some additional information on the bill # 2562 On Legislative Amendments to Ukraine&#8217;s Laws (regarding adoptions), based on clarification we have received from the State Department for Adoption and Protection of the Rights &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-clarification-on-bill-2562/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Parliament Passes Bill #2562</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-parliament-passes-bill-2562/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-parliament-passes-bill-2562/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/23/07 As Joint Council shared with the membership in November 2006, Ukraine would be introducing a bill that would implement changes to current Ukrainian adoption legislation. On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, the Parliament of Ukraine passed bill #2562 On Legislative &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-parliament-passes-bill-2562/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Decree #313</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-313/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-313/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3/8/07 On February 25, 2007 the Decree #313, issued by Minister for Family, Youth and Sports Victor Korzh, became effective. This Decree approves the Regulations on Acceptance of Adoption Documents from Foreign Citizens, an official document that describes current intercountry &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-313/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: New Requirements for Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-new-requirements-for-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-new-requirements-for-intercountry-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/08/2007 On December 21, 2006, the China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Beijing of new rules for intercountry adoption from China. The new requirements for intercountry adoption from China will take effect on May &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-new-requirements-for-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Joint Council Meeting With Department of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-meeting-with-department-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-meeting-with-department-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[vietnam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1/29/2007 Joint Council staff and Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last Monday in conjunction with our quarterly Board meeting. The following update was supplied to us by DOS: Deputy &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-joint-council-meeting-with-department-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: U.S. Adoption Agencies Successfully Registering as NGOs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-adoption-agencies-successfully-registering-as-ngos/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-adoption-agencies-successfully-registering-as-ngos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[01/29/2007 Joint Council staff and Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last Monday in conjunction with our quarterly Board meeting. The following update was supplied to us by DOS: The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-u-s-adoption-agencies-successfully-registering-as-ngos/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Department of State Update, SDAPRC Accepting New Adoption Dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-department-of-state-update-sdaprc-accepting-new-adoption-dossiers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-department-of-state-update-sdaprc-accepting-new-adoption-dossiers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/29/07 Joint Council staff and Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last Monday in conjunction with our quarterly Board meeting. The following update was supplied to us by DOS: As &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-department-of-state-update-sdaprc-accepting-new-adoption-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Positive News Regarding Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-positive-news-regarding-intercountry-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-positive-news-regarding-intercountry-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 25, 2007 Joint Council staff and Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday in conjunction with our quarterly Board meeting. The following update was supplied to us by &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-positive-news-regarding-intercountry-adoptions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Attempts to Move Forward</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-attempts-to-move-forward/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-attempts-to-move-forward/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[01/2007 Joint Council staff and Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday in conjunction with our quarterly Board meeting. The following update was supplied to us by DOS: During &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-attempts-to-move-forward/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Decree #4939</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-4939/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-4939/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/16/2007 The U.S. Department of State has issued the following public notice regarding adoption quotas in Ukraine: On December 18, 2007, the Ministry for Family, Youth and Sports issued Decree # 4939 approving the number of new adoption dossiers from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-decree-4939/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Georgia: Hague Convention</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-hague-convention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-hague-convention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 2, 2007 The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) has the force of law in the United States and the Republic of Georgia. This has been confirmed by the Depository &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-hague-convention/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nepal: Update from Department of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-update-from-department-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-update-from-department-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/2007 Joint Council staff and Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday in conjunction with our quarterly Board meeting. The following update was supplied to us by DOS: The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/nepal-update-from-department-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: 2006</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2006/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2006/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2006 20:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 18, 2006 The U.S. Department of State has issued an update regarding the Hague Convention and Guatemala. Click here to view a copy of the report. December 15, 2006 Tom DiFilipo, President &#38; CEO, has issued an update on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2006/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Public Notice on Voluntary Registration of Foreign Organizations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-public-notice-on-voluntary-registration-of-foreign-organizations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-public-notice-on-voluntary-registration-of-foreign-organizations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/6/06 Public Notice on Voluntary Registration of Foreign Organizations in Ukraine On October 16, 2006 the Ukrainian State Department for Adoption and Protection of Rights of the Child (SDAPRC) approved Official Resolution #48 introducing voluntary registration for foreign organizations that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-public-notice-on-voluntary-registration-of-foreign-organizations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: New Director of IBESR</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-new-director-of-ibesr/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-new-director-of-ibesr/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 6, 2006 The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has reported that Gabrielle Beaudin was appointed the director of the Haitian social services agency, &#8220;Institut du Bien Entre Social et de Recherches&#8221; (IBESR) on Tuesday, October 3. Prospective adoptive parents should &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-new-director-of-ibesr/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Government Adoption Reform</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-government-adoption-reform/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-government-adoption-reform/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/29/2006 The Vietnamese government does appear to be working on long-term reform to the adoption process, including eventual accession to the Hague Convention, but the near-term fixes to the immediate problems are more difficult. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Maura &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-government-adoption-reform/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Re-Accreditation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-re-accreditation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-re-accreditation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/26/2006 As of September 15th, ten U.S. adoptive service providers have successfully completed the NGO registration process. DOS understands that the October 18th deadline, previously announced by the Ministry of Justice, still stands. Re-accreditation by the Ministry of Education is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-re-accreditation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Transition to SDAPRC</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-transition-to-sdaprc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-transition-to-sdaprc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[9/26/06 The transition to the new State Department for Adoptions and the Protection of Children (SDAPRC) is continuing. This month, SDAPRC has interviews scheduled for 25 American families whose cases originated under the former National Adoption Center (NAC); another group &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-transition-to-sdaprc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: CCAA Criteria</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-criteria/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-criteria/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/26/2006 The Office of Children&#8217;s Issues continues to hear rumors and anecdotes from the U.S. adoption community and among prospective adoptive parents looking to adopt Chinese children that the CCAA intends to impose stricter criteria on prospective families. The U.S. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-criteria/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Adoption Reform Not Yet Finalized</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-adoption-reform-not-yet-finalized/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-adoption-reform-not-yet-finalized/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/2006 Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Maura Harty, together with Children&#8217;s Issues office director, Ellen Conway, traveled to Cambodia the week of September 11th and met with officials at the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Royal &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-adoption-reform-not-yet-finalized/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Rumors Regarding the China Center of Adoption Affairs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-rumors-regarding-the-china-center-of-adoption-affairs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-rumors-regarding-the-china-center-of-adoption-affairs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/14/2006 Joint Council has received numerous calls and e-mails regarding rumors concerning possible policy changes from the China Center of Adoption Affairs ( CCAA). Joint Council maintains its policy of publishing information that has been confirmed and will not speculate &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-rumors-regarding-the-china-center-of-adoption-affairs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Ministry of Justice to Stop Receiving Applications for ASPs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-ministry-of-justice-to-stop-receiving-applications-for-asps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-ministry-of-justice-to-stop-receiving-applications-for-asps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[08/25/2006 The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announced as of August 15, 2006, the Ministry of Justice of the Social Republic of Vietnam will temporarily stop receiving applications for establishment of office from American Adoption Service Providers.]]></description>
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		<title>Romania 2006-2003</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-2006-2003/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-2006-2003/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 27, 2006 On the occasion of Romanian President Traian Basescu&#8217;s visit to the United States, the U.S. Senate passed S.Res.359 by unanimous consent. S.Res.359, introduced by Senator Mary Landrieu, is a resolution concerning the Government of Romania&#8217;s ban on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-2006-2003/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Senate Passed S.Res.359</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-senate-passed-s-res-359/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-senate-passed-s-res-359/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/27/2006 On the occasion of Romanian President Traian Basescu&#8217;s visit to the United States, the U.S. Senate passed S.Res.359 by unanimous consent. S.Res.359, introduced by Senator Mary Landrieu, is a resolution concerning the Government of Romania&#8217;s ban on intercountry adoptions &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-senate-passed-s-res-359/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: Update on Intercountry Adoption Process</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-update-on-intercountry-adoption-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-update-on-intercountry-adoption-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 2006 Embassy New Delhi states that CARA&#8217;s policies and procedures have not changed. In May, CARA did issue a revised &#8220;Guideline for Adoption from India in 2006&#8243; that raised fees, but otherwise is substantively unchanged from the previous. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-update-on-intercountry-adoption-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Revised Legislation Delayed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-revised-legislation-delayed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-revised-legislation-delayed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/2006 Embassy Phnom Penh turned over to the Cambodian government (&#8220;RGC&#8221;) last Fall the results of the Holt survey. UNICEF has similarly provided to the RGC the results of its own survey on the provision of services to orphans. UNICEF &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-revised-legislation-delayed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bulgaria: Intercountry Adoption Still an Option</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-intercountry-adoption-still-an-option/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-intercountry-adoption-still-an-option/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/18/2006 Despite persistent rumors to the contrary, there is no moratorium on Bulgarian intercountry adoptions. Last year, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia issued 29 IR-3 and IR-4 visas to Bulgarian orphans adopted by American families, and is currently averaging 1-2 &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-intercountry-adoption-still-an-option/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: NGO Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-ngo-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-ngo-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2006 21:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/06/2006 In May, the Government of Russia passed an NGO law which affects the accreditation of U.S. based adoption service providers. As of today, July 6th, embassy Moscow has not been able to gain clarification on the new requirements for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-ngo-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Matching Time Increasing&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-matching-time-increasing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-matching-time-increasing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/06/2006 The China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has, over the past several months, been taking significantly longer to match prospective adoptive parents and children than at this time a year ago. From the Spring 2006, it has been indicated &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-matching-time-increasing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Announcement of New Adoption Authority SDAPRC</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-announcement-of-new-adoption-authority-sdaprc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-announcement-of-new-adoption-authority-sdaprc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/3/06 On July 3, 2006 the Minister for Family, Youth and Sports, Yuriy Pavlenko, held a press conference to announce the official opening of the new adoption authority, to be known as the State Department for Adoption and Protection of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-announcement-of-new-adoption-authority-sdaprc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Adoption Procedures Resumed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-adoption-procedures-resumed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-adoption-procedures-resumed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/23/2006 Following the World Health Organizations&#8217; lifting the travel warning to Beijing, China, the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) has resumed adoption procedures. CCAA had temporarily suspended adoption formalities on May 15, 2003 due to the SARS epidemic. Today, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-adoption-procedures-resumed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Notice of SDAPRC from the US Embassy in Kiev</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-notice-of-sdaprc-from-the-us-embassy-in-kiev/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-notice-of-sdaprc-from-the-us-embassy-in-kiev/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/14/06 The US Embassy in Kiev has received a diplomatic note dated June 6, 2006 from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine noting the new adoption authority, the State Department for Adoption and Protection of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-notice-of-sdaprc-from-the-us-embassy-in-kiev/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Lapsing of US Agency Acceditations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-lapsing-of-us-agency-acceditations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-lapsing-of-us-agency-acceditations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 21:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/24/2006 At this time, the accreditations of a number of US agencies working in Russia have lapsed. Russia has not yet issued reaccreditations for these agencies, and Joint Council is not aware of the time-frame in which this will happen. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-lapsing-of-us-agency-acceditations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Department of State Estimates Transition to New Ukrainian Adoption Authority</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-department-of-state-estimates-transition-to-new-ukrainian-adoption-authority/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-department-of-state-estimates-transition-to-new-ukrainian-adoption-authority/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2006 18:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5/17/06 The US Department of State estimates that the transition to the new Ukrainian adoption authority will be complete by mid to late June 2006. At this time, no appointments for US families in the process of adopting have been &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-department-of-state-estimates-transition-to-new-ukrainian-adoption-authority/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Foreign Adoption Service Providers Are Subject to New NGO Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-foreign-adoption-service-providers-are-subject-to-new-ngo-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-foreign-adoption-service-providers-are-subject-to-new-ngo-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2006 21:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/05/2006 Joint Council has learned the following from the U.S. Department of State. The Russian Ministry of Education has confirmed that foreign adoption service providers are subject to the new NGO law. (Previously it was thought that adoption agencies would &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-foreign-adoption-service-providers-are-subject-to-new-ngo-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Timely Reaccreditation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-timely-reaccreditation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-timely-reaccreditation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2006 21:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/03/2006 Joint Council wrote a letter to the Ministry of Education in Russia requesting the timely reaccreditation of adoption agencies up for renewal on May 17, 2006. Click here for a copy of the letter.]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Resolution #367</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-resolution-367/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-resolution-367/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2006 18:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4/3/06 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved Resolution #367 which officially recognizes the new adoption authority under the Ministry of Family, Youth, and Sports. The new Ukrainian adoption authority will be called the State Department for Adoption and Protection &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-resolution-367/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Our Letter to the Editor</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-our-letter-to-the-editor/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-our-letter-to-the-editor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/15/2006 Joint Council writes a Letter to the Editor of the Washington Post in response to Sunday&#8217;s news article &#8220;Stealing Babies for Adoption&#8221; about the child trafficking ring in China.]]></description>
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		<title>Bulgaria: Availability of Children for Adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-availability-of-children-for-adoption/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-availability-of-children-for-adoption/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/07/2006 Statement on Adoptions from the US Embassy in Bulgaria: (More information is available at http://sofia.usembassy.gov/adoption3.html) Availability of Children for Adoption Recent statistics reflect the following pattern for visa issuance to Bulgarian orphans adopted by American citizens: 2001 295 2002 &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-availability-of-children-for-adoption/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Reaccreditation Certificates and Joint Council Members</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-reaccreditation-certificates-and-joint-council-members/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-reaccreditation-certificates-and-joint-council-members/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 21:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/06/2006 The Russian Ministry of Education has issued reaccreditation certificates to four agencies in the US. Two of these agencies are Joint Council member agencies. The Ministry has also informed the US embassy in Moscow that there are a number &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-reaccreditation-certificates-and-joint-council-members/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Intercountry Adoptions Suspended</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-inter-country-adoptions-suspended/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-inter-country-adoptions-suspended/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/3/06 Ukraine suspends inter-country adoptions until U.S. families comply with post-placement reporting requirements. Click here to read the joint press release between Joint Council and NCFA.]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: International Relations Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-international-relations-initiative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-international-relations-initiative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 3, 2006 On January 19th Joint Council met with the two representatives from Kazakhstan, Ms. Zaida Nurabayeva, Chief of the Department of Organizational Work, Office of Civil Event Records (ZAGS) and Mr. Toktarbay Yerzhanov, Chief of Department, Prosecutor General&#8217;s &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-international-relations-initiative/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Legislation Grants Interim Authoriy to Process Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-legislation-grants-interim-authoriy-to-process-adoptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-legislation-grants-interim-authoriy-to-process-adoptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/1/06 President Yushchenko has signed the legislation granting interim authority to the Ukrainian NAC to process adoptions until May 1.]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Instructions for Submitting Post Placement Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-instructions-for-submitting-post-placement-reports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-instructions-for-submitting-post-placement-reports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/30/06 Instructions for Submitting Post Placement Reports According to the Consular Section of the Ukrainian Embassy, post-placement reports &#8220;should be submitted once a year for the first three years after adoption, and then once every three years until the child &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-instructions-for-submitting-post-placement-reports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: US Adoptive Families Must Submit Missing Post Placement Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-adoptive-families-must-submit-missing-post-placement-reports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-adoptive-families-must-submit-missing-post-placement-reports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/27/06 Important Message on Post Placement Reports Currently the Ukrainian government is citing that they are missing post placement reports for approximately 900 children who were adopted to the United States between 1996 and 2004. Ukrainian adoption officials have indicated &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-adoptive-families-must-submit-missing-post-placement-reports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Licensing of 9 ASPs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-licensing-of-9-asps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-licensing-of-9-asps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/18/2006 The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has released the following information. The Department of International Adoptions in Vietnam has licensed a total of 9 US adoption agencies (7 of whom are Joint Council members).  Additional applications are pending, although we &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-licensing-of-9-asps/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2005 20:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 23, 2008 The U.S. Department of State has released the following update on Casa Quivira and Semillas de Amor cases: Casa Quivira According to our records, fourteen of the original 46 children who were living at Casa Quivira when &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/guatemala-2008/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Update on Post-Placement Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-post-placement-reports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-post-placement-reports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 16, 2005 In response to the hold on adoptions as announced by the Mayor of Almaty, Joint Council has sent a letter offering assistance in the collection of post placement reports and encouraging the government to proceed with intercountry &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-update-on-post-placement-reports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Chris Smith (NJ) Remarks</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-chris-smith-nj-remarks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-chris-smith-nj-remarks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/15/2005 Representative Chris Smith (NJ) placed remarks in the Congressional Record regarding Romania&#8217;s ban on intercountry adoption.]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Romania Denies Adoption Requests</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2005 22:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/7/2005 Romania denies adoption requests. The Bucharest Daily News is reporting that Romania&#8217;s Office for Adoptions (ORA) has announced that they will deny all remaining &#8220;pipeline&#8221; cases. Click here to read the article.]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Department of State Public Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-department-of-state-public-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-department-of-state-public-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 22:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/29/2005 The US Department of State held a public conference call for waiting families to speak with the newly appointed US Ambassador to Romania, Nicholas Taubman. Ambassador Taubman answered questions from families regarding those who had been contacted the previous &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-department-of-state-public-conference/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: CCAA Addresses Matching Process</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-addresses-matching-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-addresses-matching-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/29/2005 The China Center for Adoption Affairs (CCAA) posted the following on their website (http://www.china-ccaa.org): Regards to the length of time period during matching process Recently, there are many speculations on the waiting time period for adoption process for inter-country &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-ccaa-addresses-matching-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: State Department Confirmations on New Legislation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-confirmations-on-new-legislation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-confirmations-on-new-legislation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 19:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/23/05 The State Department has just confirmed information regarding adoptions from Ukraine. First, the legislation that will officially move adoption processing to the Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports has passed through the Ukrainian Congress. It is now awaiting presidential &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-state-department-confirmations-on-new-legislation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Post-Placement Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-post-placement-reports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-post-placement-reports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 18:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 23, 2005 Regarding concerns over delays from Almaty city, the State Department has confirmed that the Mayor of Almaty has announced that he will not accept new dossiers until all outstanding post placement reports for that region have been &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-post-placement-reports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Information on 101 &#8220;Pipeline&#8221; Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-information-on-101-pipeline-cases/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-information-on-101-pipeline-cases/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/18/2005 The Romanian office of adoptions has given the State Department information on 101 of the &#8220;pipeline&#8221; cases. These 101 families were contacted by the State Department on November 17th and 18th: 94 of these cases will be closed (dossiers &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-information-on-101-pipeline-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Travel Alert</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-travel-alert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-travel-alert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 13, 2005 The United States Consulate General Guangzhou posted the following: Terrorist Threat for Americans in Guangzhou The United States Government has received credible information that a terrorist threat may exist against official U.S. Government facilities in Guangzhou. This &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-travel-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guatemala: 2005</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/200/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/200/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 8, 2005 IMPORTANT MESSAGE from US Citizenship and Immigration Services Joint Council is aware that families adopting from Guatemala have recently experienced increased delays while waiting to receive their pre-approval from Citizenship and Immigration Services. Today we spoke at &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/200/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Updates to Dossier</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-updates-to-dossier/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-updates-to-dossier/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 4, 2005 This morning the Consular section of the Embassy updated its website with new information for adoption of children from Kazakhstan. This included two comprehensive documents, a list of requirements for submitting a dossier and a cover letter.]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Delays for Intercountry Adoptions</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-not-allowing-cases-to-be-processed-received-after-september-19/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-not-allowing-cases-to-be-processed-received-after-september-19/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 19:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/1/05 The Government of Ukraine stated that it will not allow cases to be processed that were received after September 19, when announcements were first made regarding delays for intercountry adoptions. They again emphasized the importance of receiving post-placement reports &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-not-allowing-cases-to-be-processed-received-after-september-19/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Joint Proposal for Promoting Healthy Development of Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-proposal-for-promoting-healthy-development-of-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-proposal-for-promoting-healthy-development-of-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/20/2005 Joint Council sent a letter to the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) in support of the Joint Proposal for Promoting Healthy Development of Children in China&#8217;s Welfare Institutions. The Joint Proposal states that through mutual effort all parties &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-proposal-for-promoting-healthy-development-of-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Letter to US Committee on Foreign Relations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2005 22:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/19/2005 Joint Council sent a letter to the US Committee on Foreign Relations requesting that during the confirmation hearing of nominee Nicholas Taubman for Ambassador to Romania, Mr. Taubman&#8217;s opinion and support of intercountry adoption be explored. Joint Council expressed &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: No New Dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-no-new-dossiers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-no-new-dossiers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 14, 2005 - KAZAKHSTAN WILL ACCEPT NO NEW DOSSIERS UNTIL NOVEMBER The Embassy of Kazakhstan has confirmed that they will accept no new paperwork from agencies or families until early to mid-November as they revise adoption policies within Kazakhstan. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-no-new-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Adoption Suspension on New Dossiers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-adoption-suspension-on-new-dossiers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-adoption-suspension-on-new-dossiers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[9/21/05 Ukraine &#8211; Adoption Suspension on New Dossiers (09/21/05) On September 21, 2005 the Government of Ukraine informed the U.S. Embassy in Kiev that the National Adoption Center (NAC) of Ukraine was suspending the acceptance of new adoption dossiers from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-adoption-suspension-on-new-dossiers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: China joins the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-china-joins-the-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-china-joins-the-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2005 19:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/16/2005 China joins the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention The People&#8217;s Republic of China deposited its instrument of ratification of the Hague Convention with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. China will enter into force and become a &#8220;Hague Country&#8221; on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-china-joins-the-hague-intercountry-adoption-convention/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Summary of Helsinki Comission Hearing</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-summary-of-helsinki-comission-hearing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-summary-of-helsinki-comission-hearing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/15/2005 Summary of Helsinki Commission Hearing On Wednesday, September 14th, the Helsinki Commission held a hearing on Romania&#8217;s ban on intercountry adoption. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ) presided over the hearing as chairman. Representatives Benjamin Cardin (MD), Joseph Pitts (PA) and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-summary-of-helsinki-comission-hearing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: You Are Invited!</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-you-are-invited/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-you-are-invited/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 21:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/15/2005 Joint Council is hosting a Reception for a visiting Russian Delegation on Thursday, Septber 15, 2005 and would like to invite families in the DC/ MD/ VA area. The event is a wonderful opportunity for the Delegation to witness &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-you-are-invited/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Helsinki Commision to Examine Romania&#8217;s Adoption Policy</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-helsinki-commision-to-examine-romanias-adoption-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-helsinki-commision-to-examine-romanias-adoption-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/14/2005 HELSINKI COMMISSION TO EXAMINE IMPACT OF ROMANIA&#8217;S ADOPTIONS POLICY (Washington) &#8211; Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Chairman of the United States Helsinki Commission, announced that the Commission will hold a hearing on the impact of Romania&#8217;s newly implemented ban on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-helsinki-commision-to-examine-romanias-adoption-policy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Press Release</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-press-release/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-press-release/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/2005 Joint Council releases a press release after convening a coalition meeting to discuss guidelines and response to Russian tragedies. In response to the recent alleged incidents of abuse involving Russian adopted children, Joint Council on International Children&#8217;s Services (Joint &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-press-release/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Documentation Requirements For Families</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-documentation-requirements-for-families/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-documentation-requirements-for-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[08/29/2005 The US emembassy in Moscow has released the following statement regarding documentation requirements for families traveling to Russia. More information on this and details on all documentary requirements can be found on the US emembassy in Moscow&#8217;s Adoption Visa &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-documentation-requirements-for-families/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Legislation Limiting Options</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-legislation-limiting-options/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-legislation-limiting-options/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2005 21:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[08/08/2005 Joint Council cautions against rash legislation limiting the options for Russian orphans but encourages strengthening and improving the intercountry adoption system. Joint Council on International Children&#8217;s Services (Joint Council) is saddened by the recent reports of the January 2005 &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-legislation-limiting-options/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Joint Council Meeting with Consul-General MaryKay Carlson and Representatives of the US State Department</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-jcics-meeting-with-consul-genera-marykay-carlson-and-representatives-of-the-us-state-department/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-jcics-meeting-with-consul-genera-marykay-carlson-and-representatives-of-the-us-state-department/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2005 19:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/28/05 Joint Council met with Consul-General MaryKay Carlson from the US Embassy in Kiev and representatives of the US Department of State to discuss upcoming changes in the Ukraine system. Presently adoption cases are being processed and new dossiers are &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-jcics-meeting-with-consul-genera-marykay-carlson-and-representatives-of-the-us-state-department/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Joint Council Letter to President Yushchenko</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-jcics-letter-to-president-yushchenko/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-jcics-letter-to-president-yushchenko/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2005 19:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/20/05 The Department of State recently issued the following notice. JCICS sent a letter to President Yushchenko last week. Click here to read the letter. Ukraine &#8211; Government Announces Priority on Children&#8217;s Issues On July 11, 2005, Ukrainian President Viktor &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-jcics-letter-to-president-yushchenko/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Expected Resolution to Dissolve the National Adoption Center</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-expected-resolution-to-dissolve-the-national-adoption-center/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-expected-resolution-to-dissolve-the-national-adoption-center/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 19:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7/15/05 Ukraine&#8217;s Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports has announced that the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers is expected to issue a resolution in the near future that will dissolve the present National Adoption Center under the Ministry of Education, and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-expected-resolution-to-dissolve-the-national-adoption-center/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Response to Russian Adopted Child&#8217;s Death</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-response-to-russian-adopted-childs-death/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-response-to-russian-adopted-childs-death/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2005 21:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/08/2005 Joint Council releases the following response to today&#8217;s news report that a Russian adopted child died as result of physical abuse by her adoptive mother. The mother is currently being held without bond and if convicted, she could face &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-response-to-russian-adopted-childs-death/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Letter Sent to President Basescu</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-letter-sent-to-president-basescu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-letter-sent-to-president-basescu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/29/2005 The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) sent a letter to President Basescu regarding the processing of the pipeline cases. The letter was signed by 44 members of Congress, one of the highest signature counts on record at CCAI.]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Agreement Between US and Vietnam Signed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-6/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/21/2005 Today the agreement between the United States and Vietnam concerning intercountry adoptions was signed. The momentous event took place at the Department of State in the Delegates Lounge and was well attended by government officials, NGOs and families. Minister &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-6/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: What To Do If Your Agency Is Not Reaccredited</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-what-to-do-if-your-agency-is-not-reaccredited/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-what-to-do-if-your-agency-is-not-reaccredited/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 21:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/14/2005 The Russian Ministry of Education has accredited a number of U.S. agencies in mid-May. Since that time, more agencies have been accredited. Q; What if my agency is not listed? If your agency has not received re-accreditation they may &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-what-to-do-if-your-agency-is-not-reaccredited/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Reaccreditation Process Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-reaccreditation-process-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-reaccreditation-process-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2005 21:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/24/2005 The US Department of State just released the following notice on the reaccreditation process in Russia: RUSSIA IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ADOPTIONS May 24, 2005 This notice replaces the notice of March 22, 2005. The U.S. embassy in Moscow informed &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-reaccreditation-process-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Status of Institutionalized Children</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-status-of-institutionalized-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-status-of-institutionalized-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2005 21:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/2005 It is our understanding that in the near future there may be research conducted on the status of institutionalized children in Cambodia. Joint Council will update this website with new information on the project as it becomes available. U.S. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-status-of-institutionalized-children/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Joint Council Agencies Beginning to Receieve Certificates of Accreditation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-agences-beginning-to-receieve-certificates-of-accreditation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-agences-beginning-to-receieve-certificates-of-accreditation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2005 21:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/18/2005 Joint Council agencies have begun receiving certificates of accreditation from the Russian Ministry of Education. These agencies have been granted permission by the Russian government to resume their work &#8220;in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation&#8221;. Agencies &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-agences-beginning-to-receieve-certificates-of-accreditation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Joint Council and President Putin</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-and-president-putin/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-joint-council-and-president-putin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2005 21:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/17/2005 Joint Council sent a letter to President Putin in response to recent press reports regarding Russian-born children who have been adopted in the US. Click here to read this letter.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: No Agencies Currently Accredited</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-no-agencies-currently-accredited/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-no-agencies-currently-accredited/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2005 21:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/13/2005 It is our understanding that no agencies are accredited at this time. This has been confirmed by the Department of State in Washington, DC and the US emembassy in Moscow. Joint Council has written a letter in response to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-no-agencies-currently-accredited/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Joint Council Responds to China&#8217;s Tomorrow Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-council-responds-to-chinas-tomorrow-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-council-responds-to-chinas-tomorrow-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2005 19:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/29/2005 Joint Council sent a letter to the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) in support of China&#8217;s Tomorrow Plan. Click here to read this letter. On June 3, 2004, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that, effective immediately, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-council-responds-to-chinas-tomorrow-plan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vietnam: Information Regarding A Child&#8217;s Right Campaign</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-information-regarding-a-childs-right-campaign/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-information-regarding-a-childs-right-campaign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/25/2005 Joint Council sent a letter to Maura Harty regarding the continued negotiations between the US and Vietnam. A Child&#8217;s Right Campaign for Vietnam was launched on May 9th, 2008. To the thousands of families who called and e-mailed their &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/vietnam-information-regarding-a-childs-right-campaign/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Request from NGOs</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-request-from-ngos/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-request-from-ngos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 22:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/2005 The Romanian National Authority for the Protection of Children&#8217;s Rights has requested input from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on their child welfare framework. Below is a copy of the request. Request for ngos in view of evaluation of regulatory child &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-request-from-ngos/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: State Department Notice</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-state-department-notice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-state-department-notice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/22/2005 The following message was released today by the State Department: Russia Important Notice on Adoptions March 22, 2005 This notice replaces the notice of February 16, 2005. On March 11, 2005, the Russian Ministry of Education informed officials at &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-state-department-notice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Dept of State Travel Warning</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-dept-of-state-travel-warning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-dept-of-state-travel-warning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 11, 2005 The U.S. Department of State has issued the following travel warning for Haiti. This Travel Warning is being issued to warn U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation, even &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-dept-of-state-travel-warning/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Meeing with Ambassador Ducaru</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-meeing-with-ambassador-ducaru/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-meeing-with-ambassador-ducaru/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 17:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/10/2005 Joint Council attended a meeting at Romanian Ambassador Ducaru&#8217;s residence with President Basescu. The meeting consisted of about 20 &#8211; 30 people, mostly adoptive parents and waiting parents, two representatives from the Department of State, one other NGO and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-meeing-with-ambassador-ducaru/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Advocacy Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-advocacy-letters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-advocacy-letters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 21:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/11/2005 As part of our advocacy efforts, Joint Council sent letters to President Putin and President Bush outlining our concerns regarding the delayed accreditation process and data bank letters, and addressing the concerns about international adoption within the Duma. We &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-advocacy-letters/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Our Meeting With the Department of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-our-meeting-with-the-department-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-our-meeting-with-the-department-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[01/31/2005 Joint Council met with the Department of State last week. The new adoption law has gone into effect requiring that orphaned children must be on the federal data bank for 6 months before being eligible for international adoption. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-our-meeting-with-the-department-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Jack Crouch names Assistant to President and Deputy</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-jack-crouch-names-assistant-to-president-and-deputy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-jack-crouch-names-assistant-to-president-and-deputy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/31/2005 The White House issued the following press release announcing that Dr. Jack D. Crouch (current Ambassador to Romania) has been named Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-jack-crouch-names-assistant-to-president-and-deputy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Changes in Adoption Processing</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-changes-in-adoption-processing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-changes-in-adoption-processing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 28, 2005 The U.S. Embassy in Almaty reports that the Kazakh Government has transferred responsibility for passport issuance to the Ministry of Justice, which does not yet have adequate staff to process passports for orphans in an expeditious manner. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-changes-in-adoption-processing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: US Embassy Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-us-embassy-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-us-embassy-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 21, 2005 The U.S. embassy in Moscow has released the following update: Data Bank Release Letters Update (as of January 20, 2005) According to Ministry of Education sources, in adoption cases in which the American prospective adoptive parents have &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-us-embassy-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: New Law transferring authority over adoptions to the Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-new-law-transferring-authority-over-adoptions-from-the-ministry-of-education-to-the-ministry-of-family-youth-and-sports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-new-law-transferring-authority-over-adoptions-from-the-ministry-of-education-to-the-ministry-of-family-youth-and-sports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2005 19:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/9/05 The following is an announcement from the US Embassy in Ukraine: On December 20, 2005, President Yushchenko signed the law transferring authority over adoptions from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports. This law &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-new-law-transferring-authority-over-adoptions-from-the-ministry-of-education-to-the-ministry-of-family-youth-and-sports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Putin May Have Signed Legislation to Lengthen Child Listing Time</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-putin-may-have-signed-legislation-to-lengthen-child-listing-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-putin-may-have-signed-legislation-to-lengthen-child-listing-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2004 21:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/30/2004 Joint Council is hearing reports that President Putin signed the legislation yesterday lengthening the time a child is listed on the databank registry. We are awaiting confirmation of this report from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-putin-may-have-signed-legislation-to-lengthen-child-listing-time/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Draft For New Amendments Approved</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-draft-for-new-amendments-approved/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-draft-for-new-amendments-approved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 21:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/17/2004 On December 15, 2004 the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved the draft for new amendments to the Family Code of the Russian Federation regarding adoption. These changes would allow a greater opportunity for Russian citizens to adopt. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-draft-for-new-amendments-approved/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Joint Council Meets with U.S. Department of State</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-joint-council-meets-with-u-s-department-of-state/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-joint-council-meets-with-u-s-department-of-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/17/2004 On Friday, December 17, 2004 Joint Council met with representatives from the U.S. Department of State including Heather Conley, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, William Silkworth, Romania Desk Officer for North Central European Affairs &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-joint-council-meets-with-u-s-department-of-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Update on Restructuring &amp; Data Bank Suspension</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-restructuring-data-bank-suspension/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-restructuring-data-bank-suspension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2004 21:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/16/2004 In discussions with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) today, they reiterated that the Russian government is undergoing reorganization and that they believe the current temporary data bank release suspension is related to this situation. The Russian government hopes &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-update-on-restructuring-data-bank-suspension/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Data Bank Temporary Suspension Confirmed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-data-bank-temporary-suspension-confirmed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-data-bank-temporary-suspension-confirmed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/10/2004 Below please find a notice from the embassy in Moscow. It addresses the current suspension of data base releases. We have heard from several of agencies and families experiencing this problem and understand the hardship placed on families to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-data-bank-temporary-suspension-confirmed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Accreditation of Agencies in Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-accreditation-of-agencies-in-russia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-accreditation-of-agencies-in-russia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2004 21:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/07/2004 According to the U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Education recently ordered the creation of an accreditation commission by the end of December. The accreditation commission will include representatives from the Ministries of Education, Justice, Internal Affairs and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-accreditation-of-agencies-in-russia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Fear of Shut Down</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-fear-of-shut-down/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-fear-of-shut-down/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 21:55:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/02/2004 Many families have contacted Joint Council regarding the adoption process in Russia fearing that a shut down is forthcoming. This fear has been generated by frequent foreign press reports citing Russia&#8217;s desire for a bi-lateral agreement with the United &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-fear-of-shut-down/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Public Announcement Regarding Disputed Presidential Elections</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-public-announcement-regarding-disputed-presidential-elections/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-public-announcement-regarding-disputed-presidential-elections/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/24/04 This Public Announcement is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the potential for civil unrest and disturbances, with resultant traffic disruptions in Ukraine, following Ukraine&#8217;s November 21, 2004, disputed presidential elections. This Public Announcement expires on December 7, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-public-announcement-regarding-disputed-presidential-elections/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Update on Hawaii Resident Involved in Cambodian Adoption Conspiracy</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-child-trafficking-and-fraud/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-child-trafficking-and-fraud/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 21:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/19/2004 HAWAII RESIDENT SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS IN PRISON IN CAMBODIAN ADOPTION CONSPIRACY LAURYN GALINDO, age 53, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, 300 hours of community service, and more than $60,000 dollars in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-child-trafficking-and-fraud/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Russian Federal Databank NOT Closed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-federal-databank-not-closed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-federal-databank-not-closed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2004 21:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/04/2004 For the past two days Joint Council has been hearing reports from families and agencies that the Russian federal databank was closed and no longer issuing letters. We are not sure where this information was obtained but it is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-russian-federal-databank-not-closed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Update on Travel Warnings</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-on-travel-warnings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-on-travel-warnings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 13, 2004 The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning for Haiti due to the unpredictable and dangerous security situation. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid non-emergency travel until the security situation stabilizes.]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Changes to Liberian Adoption Requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-changes-to-requirements/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-changes-to-requirements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2004 22:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 5, 2004 Changes to Liberian Adoption Requirements The Liberian Ministry of Health has informed the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia that effective October 15, 2004, adoptive families must obtain a letter from the Ministry of Health approving the adoption of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-changes-to-requirements/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Edwardson and Murphy-Scheumann Meeting with Romanian Officials</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-edwardson-and-murphy-scheumann-meeting-with-romanian-officials/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-edwardson-and-murphy-scheumann-meeting-with-romanian-officials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2004 17:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[09/24/2009 Antonia Edwardson, Executive Director and Deb Murphy-Scheumann, Joint Council Board President met with the following individuals in separate meetings regarding the status of pending cases in Romania: Tatiana Maxim, Congressional Liaison, Embassy of Romania Katie Joyce, Legislative Correspondent, Office &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-edwardson-and-murphy-scheumann-meeting-with-romanian-officials/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Conference Call about Pending Cases</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-conference-call-about-pending-cases/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-conference-call-about-pending-cases/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2004 17:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/28/2004 Joint Council participated in conference call with the Department of State, White House representatives and another NGO about the situation in Romania and the plan for pending cases. Joint Council Advocacy &#8211; In the wake of the recent adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-conference-call-about-pending-cases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bulgaria: New Adoption Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-new-adoption-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-new-adoption-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2004 21:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/06/2004 Joint Council recently sent a letter to the Bulgarian Minister of Justice asking for clarification on a number of issues. In July 2003, the Bulgarian Parliament passed a new adoption law. This law requires adoptive parents to deposit their &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-new-adoption-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: June 2004</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-june-2004/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-june-2004/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2004 16:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 2004 Joint Council recently sent a letter to the Joint Director, Mrs. S.K. Mishra, of the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA) asking for clarification on a number of issues.  The majority of concerns surround adoption by Non-Resident Indians (NRI&#8217;s) &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-june-2004/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Hawaii Resident Pleads Guilty in Cambodian Adoption Conspiracy</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-hawaii-resident-pleads-guilty-in-cambodian-adoption-conspiracy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-hawaii-resident-pleads-guilty-in-cambodian-adoption-conspiracy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2004 22:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/23/2004 Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney John McKay of the Western District of Washington, U.S. Attorney Edward Kubo, Jr., of the District of Hawaii and Michael J. Garcia, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-hawaii-resident-pleads-guilty-in-cambodian-adoption-conspiracy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Draft Adoption Bill</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/21/2004 Romanian President Iliescu signed into law a draft adoption bill that limits international adoption to a child&#8217;s grandparents. The law was published in the Romanian Government Monitor on June 22, making the law official, according to the State Department&#8217;s &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Chamber of Deputies Approves Adoptions Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-chamber-of-deputies-approves-adoptions-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-chamber-of-deputies-approves-adoptions-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/15/2004 The Romanian Chamber of Deputies voted to approve the proposed adoption law that essential ceases all international adoptions (the only exception is adoption by a child&#8217;s grandparents). The law is now awaiting President Iliescu&#8217;s signature. Although the law provides &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-chamber-of-deputies-approves-adoptions-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Prime Minister Proposal Approved</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-prime-minister-proposal-approved/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-prime-minister-proposal-approved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[romania]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[6/10/2004 The U.S. Embassy in Romania has learned through the press that the Prime Minister&#8217;s proposal to ban, in essence, inter-country adoptions has been approved by the Juridical Committee of the Chamber of Deputies without meaningful change. This legislation has &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-prime-minister-proposal-approved/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: US Dept of State Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-us-dept-of-state-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-us-dept-of-state-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2004 16:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 7, 2004 From the US Department of State: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTIONS IN HAITI The Department of State is aware that many American parents are in the process of adopting children from Haiti and are naturally concerned about the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-us-dept-of-state-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Adoption Law Approved by Romanian Senate</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-adoption-law-approved-by-romanian-senate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-adoption-law-approved-by-romanian-senate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2004 17:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/01/2004 The new adoption law was approved by the Romanian Senate on March 11th and is scheduled to be voted on by the House of Deputies after the elections in June. As currently written, the new adoption legislation would essentially &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-adoption-law-approved-by-romanian-senate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Latvia: May 2004 Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/latvia-may-2004-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/latvia-may-2004-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2004 15:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 2004 In recent years, adoptions from Latvia to the United States have significantly decreased in numbers. Much of this is due to the strict interpretation of its adoption law. Latvian Adoption Law requires that a parent-child relationship be established &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/latvia-may-2004-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: US Embassy to Begin Immigrant Visa Processing for Adopted Ukrainian Orphans</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-embassy-to-begin-immigrant-visa-processing-for-adopted-ukrainian-orphans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-embassy-to-begin-immigrant-visa-processing-for-adopted-ukrainian-orphans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[4/19/04 Beginning April 19, 2004, the U.S. Embassy in Kiev will start processing immigrant visas for orphans adopted by U.S. citizens in Ukraine (immediate relative visas &#8211; IR-3 and IR-4). Previously, upon completion of the Ukrainian adoption, all American families &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-us-embassy-to-begin-immigrant-visa-processing-for-adopted-ukrainian-orphans/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Measles Press Release</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-measles-press-release/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-measles-press-release/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2004 19:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/16/2004 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a press release about the recent measles outbreak in China. The CDC is recommending a temporary suspension of adoptions for children from the Zhuzhou Child Welfare Institute in the Hunan Province &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-measles-press-release/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Media Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-media-reports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-media-reports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2004 17:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[04/09/2004 Recently there have been media reports that the Romanian &#8220;Chamber of Deputies decided that the adoption requests made by the foreign citizens or Romanian citizens resided abroad should be solved according to the regulations in force when inserting the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-media-reports/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Meeting with Representatives from Delegtaion of EC</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-meeting-with-representatives-from-delegtaion-of-ec/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-meeting-with-representatives-from-delegtaion-of-ec/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/31/2004 Joint Council met with representatives from the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States to discuss the current situation in Romania. Joint Council requested that the Commission: Ensure that adoption legislation passed by the Romanian government adheres &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-meeting-with-representatives-from-delegtaion-of-ec/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: U.S. Department of State talks with Cambodian Government</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-u-s-department-of-state-talks-with-cambodian-government/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-u-s-department-of-state-talks-with-cambodian-government/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2004 22:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/2004 The U.S. Department of State met with the Cambodian government in Phnom Penh in early March. The meeting discussed what steps have been taken within Cambodia since the moratorium took effect and what other issues must be considered before &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-u-s-department-of-state-talks-with-cambodian-government/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: US Dept of State Letter to Prospective Adoptive Parents</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-us-dept-of-state-letter-to-prospective-adoptive-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-us-dept-of-state-letter-to-prospective-adoptive-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2004 16:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 9, 2004 Notice from the U.S. Department of State, Office of Children&#8217;s Issues to Prospective Adoptive Parents Dear Parents: We are writing to inform you of the latest developments regarding adoptions in Haiti. Consular functions at the U.S. Embassy &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-us-dept-of-state-letter-to-prospective-adoptive-parents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Press Release Regarding Draft Laws</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-press-release-regarding-draft-laws/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-press-release-regarding-draft-laws/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2004 18:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[03/01/2004 Romania&#8217;s Ministry of Labor, Social Solidarity and Family has issued a press release dated 3/15/04 regarding the &#8220;draft laws approved by the Government on March 11, 2004&#8243; which &#8220;set the proper legislative framework for implementing the strategy on child &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-press-release-regarding-draft-laws/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Update on Travel Warning</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-on-travel-warning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-on-travel-warning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 23, 2004 The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning for Haiti to inform American citizens that, due to continued political demonstrations and ongoing civil unrest, the Department of State has authorized the departure of family members &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-update-on-travel-warning/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: New Draft of Proposed Adoption Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-new-draft-of-proposed-adoption-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-new-draft-of-proposed-adoption-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2004 18:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[02/1/2004 There have been many new developments in Romania over the past few weeks. Romania released a new draft of their proposed adoption law. Joint Council has concerns with the proposed law and have outlined these issues in a letter &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-new-draft-of-proposed-adoption-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Travel Warning</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-travel-warning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-travel-warning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 30, 2004 The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning for Haiti to inform American citizens that, due to continued political demonstrations and ongoing civil unrest, the Department of State has authorized the departure of family members &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-travel-warning/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Adoption Investigation</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-adoption-investigation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-adoption-investigation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[01/2004 Adoption Investigation A grand jury has indicted Lynn Devin, owner and operator of Seattle International Adoptions, and her sister Lauryn Galindo, adoption facilitator, on numerous counts of visa fraud. Ms. Devin pleaded guilty on December 3, 2003 to conspiracy &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-adoption-investigation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Russia: Credit Card Payments Accepted</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-credit-card-payments-accepted/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-credit-card-payments-accepted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2003 21:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/09/2003 The embassy of the United States in Moscow, Russia is pleased to announce that it will accept credit card payments for the collection of immigrant visa fees for adopted children: the I-600 petition fee and the Immigrant Visa issuance &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/russia-credit-card-payments-accepted/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Precious in His Sight Ceased Operations</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-precious-in-his-sight-ceased-operations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-precious-in-his-sight-ceased-operations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2003 15:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 2003 Expert from the U.S. State Department: The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti has learned that one of the adoption agencies in Haiti, Precious in His Sight (PIHS), has ceased operations in Haiti. We are aware that adoptive parents &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-precious-in-his-sight-ceased-operations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Georgia: Newly Signed Amendment to the Georgian Adoption Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-newly-signed-amendment-to-the-georgian-adoption-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-newly-signed-amendment-to-the-georgian-adoption-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 27, 2003 The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia issued a press release titled &#8220;Newly Signed Amendment to the Georgian Adoption Law Will Significantly Delay International Direct Adoption&#8221;. The new amendment calls for international direct adoptions to be regulated by &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-newly-signed-amendment-to-the-georgian-adoption-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Joint Council&#8217;s Recent Events</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-councils-recent-events/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-councils-recent-events/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2003 19:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/03/2003 Joint Council recently had the privilege to host a luncheon for the visiting China Center on Adoption Affairs (CCAA) delegation in Washington DC and to co-host an Adoption Conference in Denver Colorado along with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-joint-councils-recent-events/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Poland to Require Visas for Ukrainian Citizens Traveling to Poland</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-poland-to-require-visas-for-ukrainian-citizens-traveling-to-poland/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-poland-to-require-visas-for-ukrainian-citizens-traveling-to-poland/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2003 19:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/1/03 Starting October 1, 2003, Poland will require visas for Ukrainian citizens traveling to Poland. This means that the U.S. adoptive parents will need to obtain Polish visas for their adopted Ukrainian children before traveling to Warsaw, Poland.]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Travel Warning</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-travel-warning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-travel-warning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2003 22:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 30, 2003 The U.S. Department of State issued at travel warning for Liberia alerting U.S. citizens of ongoing safety and security concerns and advises them to defer non-essential travel.]]></description>
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		<title>Georgia: Possible Amendment to Georgian Adoption Law</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-2008-2003/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-2008-2003/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2003 17:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 26, 2003 Except from the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi: Possible Amendment to the Georgian Adoption Law Could Significantly Slow Down International Adoption Tbilisi &#8211; On August 26, 2003, the Parliament of Georgia made changes to the Civil Code of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/georgia-2008-2003/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti: Orphans First piolot program</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-sept200/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/haiti-sept200/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2003 18:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 2003 Haiti is one of the countries participating in the voluntary Adjudicate Orphan First pilot program through the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS).]]></description>
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		<title>India: Ratification of the Hague</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/indiaratification/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/indiaratification/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2003 19:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 2003 The government of India ratified the Hague Convention on International Adoption on June 6, 2003. It will come into effect October 1, 2003. The Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA), currently the governmental body responsible for monitoring and enforcing &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/indiaratification/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: A Country Update</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-a-country-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-a-country-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 25, 2003 We have confirmed with the U.S. Department of State that the the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has resumed investigations and visa processing as conditions permit. At this time, the U.S. Department of State is still recommending against &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-a-country-update/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Peacekeepers Move Into Port of Liberian Capitol</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberiapeace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberiapeace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2003 22:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 14, 2003 Peacekeepers Move Into Port of Liberian Capital On August 6, Joint Council attended a briefing at the U.S. Department of State regarding intercountry adoptions in Liberia. There are reportedly close to 30 pending adoption cases between U.S. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberiapeace/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Update from Joint Council Caucus</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-2008-2003/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-2008-2003/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2003 19:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 2003 Update from the Joint Council Kazakhstan Caucus: Adoptions in Kazakhstan continue to be processed, with the recent slow down starting to abate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is checking all dossiers with extreme care. The adoption dossier is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/kazakhstan-2008-2003/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: For Prospective Adoptive Parents Affected by the SARS Crisis</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-for-prospective-adoptive-parents-affected-by-the-sars-crisis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-for-prospective-adoptive-parents-affected-by-the-sars-crisis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2003 19:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[08/07/2003 The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) announced an interim rule to assist prospective adoptive parents adopting from China who were affected by the SARS crisis. The BCIS Director now has the discretionary authority to extend the validity &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-for-prospective-adoptive-parents-affected-by-the-sars-crisis/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: SARS Crisis Has Passed</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-sars-crisis-has-passed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-sars-crisis-has-passed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/28/2003 The Adoption Unit in Guangzhou, China has announced that the SARS crisis in China has passed. The temporary policy that began in April 2003, which stated that only one parent needed to appear for the visa interview, has now been &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-sars-crisis-has-passed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cambodia: Petitions and Home Studies</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-petitions-and-home-studies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-petitions-and-home-studies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2003 22:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/2003 On June 23rd and 24th, a Seminary took place in Cambodia in which UNICEF presented a new proposed adoption law to the Royal Cambodian Government (RCG), Parliament, representatives from local and foreign NGO&#8217;s, and representatives from various Embassies. Ambassador &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/cambodia-petitions-and-home-studies/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bulgaria: The Bulgarian Family Act</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-the-bulgarian-family-act/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-the-bulgarian-family-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[07/2003 Recently there has been quite a bit of activity in Bulgaria regarding the laws pertaining to adoption. The Bulgarian Family Act has been rewritten and international adoptions are affected by the new laws. Here is an outline of the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/bulgaria-the-bulgarian-family-act/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Notice About Resumption of Normal Adoptive Formalities</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-notice-about-resumption-of-normal-adoptive-formalities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-notice-about-resumption-of-normal-adoptive-formalities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2003 19:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/24/2003 A Public Notice about Resumption of Normal Adoptive Formalities of Travelling to China Seeing that the World Health Organization formally announced that it lifted its travel advice to China, and removed China from the list of areas with recent &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-notice-about-resumption-of-normal-adoptive-formalities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Liberia: Travel Warning</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-jun-2003/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-jun-2003/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2003 20:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 19, 2003 The following information is currently posted on the U.S. Department of State website: Due to the deterioration of the security situation in Liberia, the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has had to sharply reduce visa services to Liberian &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/liberia-jun-2003/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ukraine: Memo Issued Asking for Agencies Assistance in Providing Information about Ukraine Adoptees</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-memo-issued-asking-for-agencies-assistance-in-providing-information-about-ukraini-adoptees/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-memo-issued-asking-for-agencies-assistance-in-providing-information-about-ukraini-adoptees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6/12/03 The Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine has issued the following memo on June 12, 2003 asking for agencies assistance in providing information about Ukraine adoptees. Summary of memo: The Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine would &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ukraine-memo-issued-asking-for-agencies-assistance-in-providing-information-about-ukraini-adoptees/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Moratorium Extended</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-moratorium-extended/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-moratorium-extended/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2003 18:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/2/2003 The Romanian government has extended its moratorium on adoptions until new legislation governing adoption is implemented. The actual date of enactment and implementation of the new legislation cannot be predicted at this time. The Romanian Adoption Committee (RAC) announced &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-moratorium-extended/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>China: Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Memo</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-bureau-of-citizenship-and-immigration-services-memo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-bureau-of-citizenship-and-immigration-services-memo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2003 19:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[06/05/2003 BCIS Memo The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) released a memo today regarding China adoption cases. If a family&#8217;s I-600A has been approved on or before June 6, 2003 BCIS will approve the form to another country &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-bureau-of-citizenship-and-immigration-services-memo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Romania: Public Debate on the Current Version of the Legislative Package on Child Protection</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-public-debate-on-the-current-version-of-the-legislative-package-on-child-protection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/romania-public-debate-on-the-current-version-of-the-legislative-package-on-child-protection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2003 18:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/2003 There are new laws being publicly debated in Bucharest and the Romanian government is receiving public suggestions and comments up until May 5th.  For more information on the proposed laws visit the Embassy of Romania&#8217;s website.]]></description>
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		<title>China: Provisional Measures About Appraisal System</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-provisional-measures-about-appraisal-system/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-provisional-measures-about-appraisal-system/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2003 19:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/15/2003 Provisional Measures about Appraisal System for Foreign Adoption Organizations given by the China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) CCAA will be implementing an appraisal system for the foreign adoption organizations that work in China. They have recently released the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/china-provisional-measures-about-appraisal-system/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>India: Hague into Force</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-hague-into-force/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-hague-into-force/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 2003 In October, 2003 India entered into force with the Hague Adoption Convention. Since that time adoption processing continues but has slowed down due to the implementation of the Hague, elections and personnel changes at CARA. In December, the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/india-hague-into-force/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A.A.C. Adoption &amp; Family Network, Inc.</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/a-a-c-adoption-family-network-inc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/a-a-c-adoption-family-network-inc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.A.C. Adoption &#38; Family Network, Inc. 735 East HWY 56 P.O. Box W Berthoud, CO 80513 (970) 532-3576 (ph) (970) 532-9879 (fax) info@aacadoption.com www.aacadoption.com Ms. Marissa Bebo, Executive Director Adoption Service Provider]]></description>
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		<title>All God&#8217;s Children International</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/all-gods-children-international/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/all-gods-children-international/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[country_bulgaria]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All God’s Children International 3308 NE Peerless Place Portland, OR 97232 (503) 282-7652 http://allgodschildren.org Hollen Frazier, Executive Director Adoption Service Provider]]></description>
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		<title>Tufts China Care</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/tufts-china-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tufts China Care 44 Professors Row Meford, MA 02155 tuftschinacare@gmail.com http://ase.tufts.edu/tuftschinacare Orphan Care Organization]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Concerns Regarding Intercountry Adoption Practices</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-concerns-regarding-intercountry-adoption-practices/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-concerns-regarding-intercountry-adoption-practices/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethiopia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[September 18, 2009 Joint Council is well aware of the grave issues relating to intercountry adoption in Ethiopia. Earlier this week, Joint Council initiated an immediate assessment of any possible violations by Adoption Service Providers. Pending review Joint Council will &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-concerns-regarding-intercountry-adoption-practices/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopia: Restrictions on Foreign Aid Agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-restrictions-on-foreign-aid-agencies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-restrictions-on-foreign-aid-agencies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joint Council</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Recent News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethiopi]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[January 15, 2009 Ethiopia recently passed a bill imposing tight restrictions on foreign aid agencies, prohibiting them from a number of areas including human rights, equality, conflict resolution and the rights of children. The impact of the bill on organizations &#8230; <a href="http://www.jointcouncil.org/ethiopia-restrictions-on-foreign-aid-agencies/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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