Focus Area
Child Rights and Social Justice
Rights-based and participatory approaches that advance child protection, safeguarding, and social justice.
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How we work in this space
Through our advocacy pillar, we advance children's rights through holistic, rights-based, and participatory approaches aligned with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Our work combines safeguarding, child protection, participation, and ethical communications to strengthen systems that protect children and uphold dignity.
Key Outcomes
- 01
Child rights and safeguarding embedded more strongly in programmes and institutions.
- 02
Participation and accountability approaches strengthened for children and communities.
- 03
Ethical storytelling and social justice principles carried into advocacy and communications practice.
Practice Areas
Where we focus our work
Child rights mainstreaming
Child and adult safeguarding
Child protection in emergencies
Child participation and child-led research
Capacity building for child protection actors
Development of child-friendly IEC materials and contextualised manuals
Ethical storytelling and safeguarding-aligned communications
Support for campaigns such as rights-based ethical storytelling initiatives
Ongoing Campaigns
Advocacy in action
#OverExposed Campaign
In partnership with Chance for Childhood
CIDE Group partners with Chance for Childhood and other organisations supporting the #OverExposed Campaign, which challenges traditional thinking in the development sector on the ethical use of imagery and storytelling, and urges fellow organisations to rethink how we use the stories of the people we support.
Capabilities We Combine
Services that support this area
02Communications & Knowledge
Ethical storytelling, campaigns, and knowledge products that strengthen visibility, accountability, and public engagement.
03Advocacy & Engagement
Rights-based advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and social justice support grounded in participation and accountability.
04Research & Evidence
Applied research, evaluations, and policy advisory services that strengthen decision-making and programme effectiveness.
07Capacity Development
Practical capacity building for educators, institutions, governments, partners, and communities.
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