Contact is taking a holiday!

Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

Adoptions Banned

January 11, 2018;

Ethiopia has banned foreigners from adopting Ethiopian children because of concerns that they face abuse and neglect abroad. Around 20% of all international adoptions by United States citizens come from Ethiopia and include celebrities Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. In 2013 a US couple were convicted of killing an adopted Ethiopian girl and this triggered major concerns. There are also concerns about trafficking.

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