Advocacy
Advancing Legal Change
CECJ's advocacy is grounded in legal analysis and directed at systemic change — not individual cases alone. We advocate for laws, regulations, budgets, and institutions that protect young children's rights.
Seven Advocacy Focus Areas
Our advocacy addresses the seven most critical legal and governance gaps for young children across Africa.
How We Run Legal Campaigns
Legal Analysis
Identify the legal gap or obligation.
Evidence Building
Document the gap with rigorous research.
Coalition Building
Convene allies across sectors.
Policy Engagement
Brief policymakers and champions.
Public Advocacy
Mobilise civil society and media.
Legal Reform
Draft model laws and regulations.
Accountability
Monitor and enforce compliance.
Current Priority Campaign
Towards Comprehensive Early Childhood Legislation in East Africa
CECJ is leading a regional campaign to support the enactment of dedicated early childhood legislation in five East African countries. This campaign combines legal research, model law drafting, parliamentary engagement, and civil society coalition-building.