Just Rights for Children (JRC) is a network of more than 250 civil society organizations working to end violence against children, specifically rape and sexual abuse.

 

Working in India, Nepal, Kenya and the United States of America, JRC aims to create an ecosystem-level response at scale through legal interventions and community engagement.

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We strive to build a holistic approach towards justice that focuses on the prevention of crimes against children, protection and rehabilitation of victims and prosecution of the perpetrators by promoting innovative and sustainable solutions, and catalyzing long-lasting systemic behavioral change in favor of children. Our goal is to eliminate impunity against all forms of child sexual abuse and exploitation by reaching the tipping point of legal action and deterrence.

 

JRC was born from the vision outlined in Bhuwan Ribhu's path-breaking book, Just Rights: Why Justice Should Be a Fundamental Right. In it, the Founder of JRC advocates for the Right to Justice as an enforceable Fundamental Right for all citizens, especially children, and introduces a transformative perspective on the relationship between the state and the individual.

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In India, through unparalleled grassroots mobilization we are shaping a future where every child can thrive. JRC’s partners have empowered survivors to raise their voices and fight for their rights through relentless efforts. Together, we have driven accountability in law enforcement, reformed laws and policies, enhanced institutional transparency, and delivered justice to those who need it most.