Achieving Child Friendly Justice in Africa

ACPf is an independent, pan-African institution of policy research and dialogue on the African child.
ACPf was established with the conviction that putting children first on the public agenda is
fundamental for the realisation of their rights and wellbeing and for bringing about lasting
social and economic progress in Africa.
ACPf’s work is rights based, inspired by universal values and informed by global experiences and
knowledge. Its work is guided by the un convention on the rights of the child, the African charter on
the rights and Welfare of the child, and other relevant regional and international human rights
instruments. ACPf aims to specifically contribute to improved knowledge on children in Africa; monitor
and report progress; identify policy options; provide a platform for dialogue; collaborate with
governments, inter-governmental organisations and the civil society in the development and
implementation of effective pro-child policies and programmes; and also promote a common voice for
children in and out of Africa.