Welcome to ikoku Protection and Justice
Advocating for child-friendly justice
Creating safer communities through child centered legal solutions
Who we are
At Ikoku Protection and Justice (/ee-KOH-koo/), we are committed to transforming the juvenile justice system in Uganda. The name Ikoku, an Itesot word meaning “child”, reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting and empowering the most vulnerable in society.
We 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 values
- challenging the status quo.
- Empathy
- Diversion
What we do
At Ikoku Protection and Justice, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to protection, justice, and a path toward a brighter future through our holistic interventions.
Raising Awareness in remand homes
This is through our interactive board and card games customized to fit Uganda’s juvenile justice system with the aim to make learning about legal concepts fun and engaging!
Legal Representation
We provide legal representation for child offenders facing non-capital offenses with the help of volunteer advocates. These volunteers work in the Family-Children Court and Local-Council-Courts.
Advocacy
Through our weekly podcast series and quarterly documentaries where we share engaging narratives that feature interviews with experts, key stakeholders, and those directly impacted by the system.
Rehabilitation of child offenders
This two-week program is designed for child offenders aged 12-17 in remand homes across Uganda who have committed petty offenses and are awaiting sentencing. The program focuses on reducing re-offending by helping the child offenders understand their rights and the legal process while also providing psychosocial support.
Capacity Building.
This training program targets professionals working within the juvenile justice system. The goal is to equip them with skills to implement child-friendly justice practices in their respective fields.
Featured Articles
Explore our collection of articles highlighting key issues in juvenile justice and child protection. Learn about the challenges young offenders face and how our work supports rehabilitation, legal representation, and systemic change for a more child-friendly justice system.
