ADOPTION OF CHILDREN'S AND ADOLESCENTS' RIGHTS: A COMPARATIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS BETWEEN ANGOLA AND BRAZIL

Abstract

This article addresses the complexity of adoption in Angola and Brazil, considering emotional, social and legal aspects. The 1959 Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child establishes fundamental principles to protect the rights of children during adoption. In Angola, the Family Code (Law No. 1/88) protects the rights of families and children, while in Brazil, the 1988 Constitution and the 1990 ECA reinforce children's rights, highlighting affection in parental relationships. Adoption is seen as an act of humanity and solidarity, regulated by the Hague Convention, which protects the rights of children in international adoptions. In Brazil, the process is administered by the Judiciary, with support from the National Adoption and Reception System (SNA), while in Angola, it involves several bodies, with challenges due to the lack of practical information and infrastructure. The article analyzes the challenges of adoption processes in both countries, such as the difficulty in adopting specific profiles in Brazil and the lack of structure in Angola, in addition to advances in the protection of children's rights and the implementation of foster care programs.