Policy brief: smarter financing- The investment Case to Secure Justice for Children

This document focuses on the need for smarter financing strategies to support interventions for achieving justice for children. It emphasizes that addressing the barriers and inequalities that prevent progress requires a shift in resource allocation and a sustained focus on long-term solutions. The policy brief serves as a guide for policymakers, providing key messages on the rationale for smarter financing and highlighting the main attributes of such strategies. It also offers prompting questions to drive reform in this area. The brief is intended for policymakers and agencies involved in justice sector policy development, as well as those working in other areas where children's well-being is indirectly linked. It also addresses those with influence over government resource allocation, including Ministers of Finance. The document emphasizes that progress on SDG 16, which is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for all children, requires action and accelerated efforts.