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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/sg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Senegal.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/sg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/sg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Senegal.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/sg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/SaintLouisGirls.jpg/800px-SaintLouisGirls.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Girls in Saint-Louis, Senegal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/SaintLouisGirls.jpg/800px-SaintLouisGirls.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Girls in Saint-Louis.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/PICT5483.JPG/800px-PICT5483.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''A street market in Malem-Hodar, Senegal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/PICT5483.JPG/800px-PICT5483.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''A street market in Malem-Hodar.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Casamance_landscape.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Landscape of Casamance Region, southern Senegal.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
  
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
  
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=Senegal Adoption Alert=
 
  
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=About Senegal=
  
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<span style="color:red">'''Alert: Suspension of New Applications to [[Adopt]] (March 5, 2012)'''
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The French colonies of [[Senegal]] and the French [[Sudan]] were merged in 1959 and granted their independence as the [[Mali]] Federation in 1960. The union broke up after only a few months. [[Senegal]] joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. The envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. To learn more please read [[About Senegal]].
  
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The Government of Senegal has announced that it is temporarily suspending all new intercountry adoptions while it focuses on implementing the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Convention). The Convention entered into force for Senegal on December 1, 2011.
 
  
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=Senegal Adoption Alert=
  
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U.S. Embassy Dakar officials met with Senegalese adoption officials on February 9, 2012, to clarify which cases would be included in pipeline processing. The Government of Senegal has stated that transition cases where an adoption [[dossier]] was filed with Senegal prior to December 1, 2011, will be allowed to finish under the previous “orphan” process. However, the Government of Senegal will not accept dossiers for new adoption cases until Senegal finishes implementing the Convention.
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There are [[adoption]] alerts for [[Senegal]]. To learn more and keep current please read the [[Senegal Adoption Alert]] page.
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The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has not been provided with an expected date by which the Convention will be fully implemented. Please continue to monitor adoption.state.gov for updated information.
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=Hague Convention Information=
 
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Senegal is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague 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 Senegal.
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[[Senegal]] is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (Hague [[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 [[Senegal]].
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The Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for Senegal on December 1, 2011. However, Senegal has not yet implemented procedures for the processing of Convention adoptions and the Government of Senegal announced in February 2012 that it is temporarily suspending all new intercountry adoptions while it focuses on implementing the Hague Adoption Convention. Transition cases where an adoption [[dossier]] was filed with Senegal prior to December 1, 2011, may be completed under the previous “orphan” process.
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The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has not been provided with an expected date by which Senegal will fully implement the Hague Adoption Convention. Please continue to monitor adoption.state.gov for updated information.
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Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to Senegal and the U.S. Embassy in Dakar’s website for information on consular services.
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=Who Can Adopt=
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==Residency==
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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==Marriage==
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==Other==
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=How to Adopt=
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The Hague [[Adoption]] Convention entered into force for [[Senegal]] on December 1, 2011. However, [[Senegal]] has not yet implemented procedures for the processing of Convention adoptions and the Government of [[Senegal]] announced in February 2012 that it is temporarily suspending all new intercountry adoptions while it focuses on implementing the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Transition cases where an [[adoption]] [[dossier]] was filed with [[Senegal]] prior to December 1, 2011, may be completed under the previous “orphan” process.
  
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The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has not been provided with an expected date by which [[Senegal]] will fully implement the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention. Please continue to monitor [[adoption]].state.gov for updated information.
  
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Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to [[Senegal]] and the U.S. Embassy in Dakar’s website for information on consular services.
  
  
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'''Senegal’s Adoption Authority'''
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'''[[Senegal]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
 
Directrice de l’Education Suveillée et de la Protection Sociale (DESPS)
 
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'''U.S. Embassy in Dakar, [[Senegal]]'''
 
   
 
   
 
Avenue Jean XXIII, angle Rue Jacques Bugnicourt - BP 49
 
Avenue Jean XXIII, angle Rue Jacques Bugnicourt - BP 49

Revision as of 23:16, 18 March 2015

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Girls in Saint-Louis.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

A street market in Malem-Hodar.
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.


About Senegal

The French colonies of Senegal and the French Sudan were merged in 1959 and granted their independence as the Mali Federation in 1960. The union broke up after only a few months. Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. The envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. To learn more please read About Senegal.


Senegal Adoption Alert

There are adoption alerts for Senegal. To learn more and keep current please read the Senegal Adoption Alert page.


Hague Convention Information

Senegal is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague 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 Senegal.


The Hague Adoption Convention entered into force for Senegal on December 1, 2011. However, Senegal has not yet implemented procedures for the processing of Convention adoptions and the Government of Senegal announced in February 2012 that it is temporarily suspending all new intercountry adoptions while it focuses on implementing the Hague Adoption Convention. Transition cases where an adoption dossier was filed with Senegal prior to December 1, 2011, may be completed under the previous “orphan” process.


The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has not been provided with an expected date by which Senegal will fully implement the Hague Adoption Convention. Please continue to monitor adoption.state.gov for updated information.


Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to Senegal and the U.S. Embassy in Dakar’s website for information on consular services.


Contact Information

Senegal’s Adoption Authority

Directrice de l’Education Suveillée et de la Protection Sociale (DESPS) Ministere de la Justice Rue 9 Allées Seydou Nourou Tall X Bourguiba Point E lot 2 – BP 14736 Dakar Peytavin Tel: +221-33-824-14-79 Email: mjdesps@orange.sn


U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal

Avenue Jean XXIII, angle Rue Jacques Bugnicourt - BP 49 Tel: (221) 33 829 2100 Fax: (221) 33 822-5903 Email: ConsularDakar@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy in Senegal


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]