Child-Friendly Justice solutions
Ikoku Protection and Justice advocates for child-centered legal solutions that protects children’s rights and builds safer, more supportive communities.
Who We Are
Ikoku Protection and Justice (/ee-KOH-koo/)
At our core, we as Ikoku Protection and Justice believe every child deserves a second chance to thrive! Our philosophy is rooted in the principles of child-centered justice, where protection, empathy, and fairness guide our actions. We strive to create a legal system where justice is defined by restoration not punishment.
Our Vision
A continent where every child in conflict with the law receives fair treatment guided by the principles of children rights and restorative justice.
Our Mission
To bridge the gap between juvenile offenders and access to justice by providing comprehensive legal aid and promoting child-friendly legal practices.
Our Values
Challenging thé status quo.
Diversion
Empathy
OUR IMPACT
Ikoku Protection and Justice is working to transform Uganda’s juvenile justice system. We provide legal aid and psychosocial support to children in conflict with the law, we train stakeholders working within the juvenile justice system and advocate for reform to ensure no child is forgotten.
Awareness Through Play
We use interactive board and card games to help juvenile offenders understand their rights and the court process in a fun, relatable way.
Legal Representation
Volunteer advocates provide legal aid to children in conflict with the law, ensuring no child faces the system alone
Psychosocial support.
We run in-remand workshops that address trauma, build self-awareness, and guide children toward personal growth and accountability in order to reduce the rate of re-offending.
Advocacy through Storytelling.
Our podcast (A-Forty) and documentaries share real stories from children, families, and experts hence driving change through lived experience.
Capacity Building
We train police, local leaders, and justice professionals through an immersive residential program to build a child-friendly justice system.
OUR PARTNERS
