The CRPF started in September 2010 with the main objectives of linking research, practice and policy. Young Lives Ethiopia currently coordinates the forum with logistical support from UNICEF. The forum holds a monthly lseminar where research on children is presented for a number of participants followed by debates and discussion.

This months presentations:

Combating Violence against Children in Africa: A Framework for Civil Society Advocacy by African Child Policy Forum (ACPF).

Violence against Children: A Review of Qualitative Evidence: Shimelis Tsegaye of ACPF and Alula Pankhurst and Nathan Nigussie of Young Lives Ethiopia.