The Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980 Hague Convention) is a multilateral treaty that establishes proceedings for the prompt return of children who have been wrongfully removed or kept away from their home country. Currently, there are 103 Contracting States to the Hague Convention.

The English-language resources below are intended to help practitioners better understand and apply the 1980 Hague Convention. Additional resources may be available on the Portuguese and Spanish pages.