Bufdir

Bufdir, or the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs, is a governmental agency responsible for overseeing child welfare and adoption processes in Norway. Recently, it has been at the forefront of discussions regarding international adoptions, particularly in light of concerns about the legal and ethical implications of adoptions from countries like Colombia. The agency has recommended stricter controls and even a temporary halt to adoptions while investigations into potential irregularities are conducted.