5-SCALE - The Philippines


About the Project

Child Rights Coalition Asia (CRC Asia)’s national project focus is Children affected by human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation.

CRC Asia is a strong voice for child rights in Asia, working to ensure that all children live in dignity and fully enjoy their rights. They work in partnership with Katilingban sa Kalambuan Inc (KKI), a community-based organisation that provides case management, legal, psychosocial and reintegration support to children who have experienced trafficking and sexual abuse and exploitation.

The national project worked with ten girls aged 15–18 affected by trafficking, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, living in a residential care centre for child survivors of trafficking in Zamboanga City. During a three-day consultation, children defined justice in their own words, reflected on their 'journeys' through the justice systems and developed key messages for decision-makers. To carry their messages to decision-makers, the children chose to create comics and an animated video. They stayed involved after the workshop, joining five online sessions to finalize the script, record the voice-overs, and approve the final outputs.

Project Lead

Amihan Abueva, Regional Executive Director, Child Rights Coalition Asia

Philippines: National Project Resources

  • 5-SCALE National Report: Philippines

    2026 | ENG | Child Rights Coalition Asia

    Children affected by human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation.

  • 5-SCALE National Executive Summary: Philippines

    2026 | ENG | Child Rights Coalition Asia

    Children affected by human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation.

  • Comic Strip: 'Children's Voices on Justice'

    2026 | ENG | CRC Asia

  • Video: 'Children's Voices on Justice

    2026 | ENG | CRC Asia

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“Responding to children’s distinct needs, and realising their full range of rights and opportunities, is the basis to achieving peaceful, just and inclusive societies for all.”

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