My child has been taken abroad without my permission. Where can I get help?

Dutch International Child Abduction Centre (Centrum IKO)

You can contact Centrum IKO for advice in cases of international child abduction. Even if you are afraid this might happen, the IKO Center can help you. They can, among other things:

• explain the legal steps and options

• talk with you about other possibilities. Such as arrangements for care and contact with the child, if you and the other parent live in different countries

Centrum IKO will look with you to see what will work best in your situation.

Contact the Dutch International Child Abduction Centre (Centrum IKO) for more information

Central Authority on International Children’s Issues (Ca IKA)

You should also report your child’s abduction as soon as possible to the Central Authority on International Children’s Issues (Ca IKA). The Central Authority can:

• submit a formal request to the local authorities in the country concerned to have your child returned to you
• explain the next steps

Contact the Central Authority on International Children's Issues (Ca IKA) for more information