At a ceremony in the Temple Church, in London, the organisation was given the annual prize awarded to individuals or institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation while promoting non-violence.
Patron of the charity Cherie Blair accepted the award alongside director of the centre Dr Carolyn Hamilton.
Addressing guests Blair said: "It is a remarkable organisation that strives for equality, respect and also of justice for all children."
Hamilton added that the birthday of the Children Act 1989 was a fitting anniversary to receive the award.
She said: "While this Act did give children protection, what we see today is a group of really invisible children who fall through the gaps - children in the care system, homeless children, children whose immigration status is in question."
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