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Definition of terms, biblical perspectives of child rights, key sources of children’s rights; International instruments (treaties): The United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) and government protocols: the Constitution of Kenya. Child rights in Kenya: All safeguards for the rights and welfare of the child in Kenya in the light of the constitution of Kenya and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The role of advocacy, methods of advocacy; networking, lobbying, public campaigning/raising awareness, media work, prayer, negotiating skills, and capacity building. Benefits and challenges facing child advocates and policymakers in relation to children’s rights. Understanding policy and relating it to child rights and advocacy as protected or neglected within the family, school, and community. Integration of policy and advocacy with the Christian faith. Child protection policies in Kenya; discuss the need for child protection policies in children’s programs. Ethical issues in the protection of children: guidelines and standards.