OUR WORK
ICP works with state government departments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations to supplement India's efforts to achieving SDG 8.7 (eliminate child labour), SDG 5.3 (eliminate child marriage), and SDG 16.2 (end child abuse and exploitation). These partnerships are designed to create a holistic and integrated child protection response to end impunity against perpetrators of child exploitation.
We work to ensure children’s rights are protected in every dimension whether at home, in school, or in the digital world.
Why
ICP was established to seek solutions and collective action on several pivotal challenges-
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The child protection network was identified as weak. The delay in the justice delivery process is leading to compromising its ability to provide a robust defence against various forms of exploitation
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Lack of awareness within communities regarding the rights of children and the procedures for reporting cases of child exploitation
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The inadequate knowledge among key stakeholders in enforcing relevant provisions and usage of technology in cases of exploitation against children
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The inadequate rehabilitation support for victims of child exploitation
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Absence of comprehensive data on child protection cases, hindering the informed decision-making for policymakers
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The emergence of new forms of exploitation, including through online platforms, posed an additional and challenging dimension requiring newer approaches to handle such incidences
What and Where
The organisation's inception was motivated by a commitment to confront these challenges head-on, with a vision to protect children from all forms of exploitation and abuse in the most vulnerable and deprived sections of society. Therefore, the organisation aims to -​
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Ensure fundamental rights of children are realised and promote their holistic development through protection from abuse, promotion of free, compulsory, and quality education
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Provide support to activities that promote the rule of law in India in favour of children, especially for prevention, protection and prosecution and rehabilitation services, promoting leadership, empowerment, and participation amongst children
How
To ensure the attainment of these objectives, ICP collaborates with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), Governments, and child protection stakeholders across the country to strengthen the state’s mechanisms, ensuring timely prosecution against crimes. ICP identifies and implements sustainable solutions through strategic initiatives, facilitation of technological tools and softwares, capacity-building programmes, data-driven research for informed decision-making, and the integration of grassroots expertise and technology. The organisation also plays a pivotal role in promoting rehabilitation and aftercare mechanisms for victims of trafficking and various forms of exploitation.