Our Work
What CECJ Does
Our work spans eight integrated areas that together address the legal and governance gaps that leave young children without adequate protection, quality services, and enforceable rights.
Our Areas of Work
Click any work area to explore what it means, why it matters, and how CECJ engages.
How We Work
Eight principles that define our methodology — from research to reform.
Start with the Law
Every engagement begins with a rigorous analysis of what the law currently says, requires, and permits.
Identify the Gap
We systematically map the gap between legal obligation and actual practice, policy, or budget allocation.
Build the Evidence
We produce credible, peer-reviewed legal analysis that can withstand scrutiny from governments, courts, and international bodies.
Translate to Action
We convert legal analysis into practical tools — model legislation, policy briefs, advocacy materials, and capacity inputs.
Engage Strategically
We target our engagement where legal change is most feasible and most consequential for children.
Build Coalitions
We convene the legal, policy, and civil society actors needed to drive reform and sustain accountability.
Support Implementation
Legal reform is only a first step. We support implementation through regulatory guidance, monitoring tools, and continued advocacy.
Learn and Adapt
We document what works and what doesn't, adjusting our theory of change and methods accordingly.