Latest revision as of 05:14, 19 February 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Basotho women.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Uniformed children in class in Ha Nqabeni primary school.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.

About Lesotho

Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. The Basuto National Party ruled the country during its first two decades. King MOSHOESHOE was exiled in 1990, but returned to Lesotho in 1992 and was reinstated in 1995 and subsequently succeeded by his son, King LETSIE III, in 1996. To learn more please read About Lesotho.

Lesotho Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Lesotho. To learn more please read Lesotho Adoption Alert.

Hague Convention Information

Lesotho is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Convention). Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Lesotho. To learn more please read about Lesotho and the Hague Convention.

Contact Information

Lesotho’s Adoption Authority

Office of the Principal Secretary Ministry of Social Development Parliament Road Maseru 100, Lesotho Tel: 226 58038783 Fax: +266 32 22324103 Email: chisepol@health.gov.ls

U.S. Embassy in Maseru, Lesotho

254 Kingsway Road Maseru, Lesotho Tel: +266 22 312 666 Fax: +266 22 310 116 Email: usconsularmaseru@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Lesotho

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=lesotho

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-=Hague Convention Information=
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/lt-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
+{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/lt-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
-=Who Can Adopt=
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Parade_of_Basotho_women.jpg/518px-Parade_of_Basotho_women.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Basotho women.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
+{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Lesotho_class.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Uniformed children in class in Ha Nqabeni primary school.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
-==Residency==
-==Age of Adopting Parents==
+'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
-==Marriage==
+The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
-==Income==
-==Other==
+=About Lesotho=
+Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of [[Lesotho]] upon independence from the UK in 1966. The Basuto National Party ruled the country during its first two decades. King MOSHOESHOE was exiled in 1990, but returned to [[Lesotho]] in 1992 and was reinstated in 1995 and subsequently succeeded by his son, King LETSIE III, in 1996. To learn more please read [[About Lesotho]].
-=Who Can Be Adopted=
+=Lesotho Adoption Alert=
-=How to Adopt=
+There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Lesotho]]. To learn more please read [[Lesotho Adoption Alert]].
-==    Adoption Authority==
+=Hague Convention Information=
-==The Process==
+[[Lesotho]] is party to the [http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Convention on Protection of Children] and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]](Convention).  Intercountry [[adoption]] processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing [[legislation]], the Intercountry [[Adoption]] Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing [[legislation]] and regulations of [[Lesotho]]. To learn more please read about [[Lesotho and the Hague Convention]].
-=Traveling Abroad=
-=After Adoption=
+=Contact Information=
+'''[[Lesotho]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
+Office of the Principal Secretary
+Ministry of Social Development
+Parliament Road
+Maseru 100, [[Lesotho]]
+Tel:  226 58038783
+Fax: +266 32 22324103
+Email:  chisepol@health.gov.ls
+'''U.S. Embassy in Maseru, [[Lesotho]]'''
+Kingsway Road
+Maseru, [[Lesotho]]
+Tel:  +266 22 312 666
+Fax:  +266 22 310 116
+Email:  usconsularmaseru@state.gov
+Internet:  [http://Maseru.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy Lesotho]
 ==SOURCE==
-'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
+'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=lesotho
+[[Category: International Adoption]]

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