The Beijing Children's Legal Aid & Research Center (BCLARC) was founded in 1999 by Mr. Tong Lihua as China's first NGO specializing in children's rights. In addition to its central office in Beijing, BCLARC maintains lawyers in its 16 satellite offices across 16 Chinese provinces. BCLARC officially registered with the Beijing Bureau of Civil Affairs in May 2003.
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What They Do
BCLARC plays a leading role in encouraging and guiding lawyers throughout China in juvenile protection work. It aims to encourage Chinese lawyers to participate in child welfare protection, to establish an integrated network of professionals, organizations, and government departments in the field of child protection, and to enhance child law research and legislation. BCLARC created its own model of operation, providing direct legal services, while also pursuing research and legal reform advocacy.