iCare2: Ester di Napoli on the enforcement of mediated agreements across borders

Ester di Napoli, Italian attorney and children’s rights expert, believes that international family mediation is more than a legal process, it’s an opportunity for parents to build solutions themselves. By focusing on the best interests of the child, mediation helps families manage conflict constructively, creating agreements that last over time. At the same time, it relieves pressure on courts and teaches families and society how to navigate disagreements in a healthy way.

In high-conflict cases, like international child abductions, mediation provides a safe space for dialogue and practical solutions when emotions run high. Ester talks about the new EU regulations guiding the enforcement of mediated agreements across borders, and how careful collaboration between parents, mediators, and legal professionals is essential to make these agreements effective, recognized, and protective of children’s rights internationally.

She emphasizes that mediation is not just about resolving disputes, it’s about empowering families, creating sustainable solutions, and putting children’s needs at the center, no matter where in the world they live.

🎥 Watch the full interview to hear Ester share her experience, insights, and practical advice on how international family mediation works in practice.