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Closing the Legal Gap for Young Children in Africa
Across the continent, children under six remain the most legally invisible group. CECJ examines why closing this gap is not just a moral imperative but a constitutional obligation.
Why Budget Analysis Is a Child Rights Tool
Governments reveal their true priorities in their budgets. CECJ explains how tracking public finance flows to young children can expose accountability failures — and drive reform.
The ACRWC at 30: What Has Changed?
Three decades after the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child came into force, we ask: has the continent's flagship child rights instrument delivered for its youngest beneficiaries?
From Policy to Practice: Lessons from East Africa
East African countries have produced impressive early childhood policy frameworks. The challenge is translating them into enforceable law and adequately funded services. CECJ shares what we have learned from the ground.
The Role of Courts in Early Childhood Justice
Litigation is underused as a tool for advancing children's rights in the early years. CECJ looks at landmark cases and the untapped potential of strategic litigation for young children.
Early Childhood and Climate: The Hidden Intersection
Climate change is a child rights crisis — and young children are its most vulnerable victims. CECJ explores the legal frameworks needed to protect the youngest from climate harm.