What we do

CRAE protects the human rights of children by lobbying government and others who hold power, by bringing or supporting test cases and by using regional and international human rights mechanisms. We provide legal information, raise awareness of children’s human rights, and undertake research about children’s access to their rights. We mobilise others, including children and young people, to take action to promote and protect children's human rights. Each year we publish a review of the State of children's rights in England.

CRAE runs a children's rights investigation service to assist other organisations to increase their capacity and effectiveness in protecting children's human rights. Download our information leaflet here.

Download CRAE’s management council report and financial statements here:

Year ended 31 March 2012

Year ended 31 March 2011

Year ended 31 March 2010


Visit the "protecting rights" part of our site to find out more about how we protect children's rights.