Violência escolar e bullying

Evidence from 71 studies shows that schools can play a central role in preventing violence against girls.

Evidence from 88 impact evaluations shows that schools can play a central role in preventing behavioral forms of violence. School-delivered Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) interventions consistently improve students behavior, emotional regulation, and violence-related attitudes.

chool-related gender-based violence remains widespread in low- and middle-income countries, yet rigorous evidence on effective prevention strategies is limited.

Approximately one billion children worldwide report having experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence, yet existing evidence suggests this figure substantially underestimates true prevalence, as individuals often avoid disclosing their experiences of violence.

This document highlights learning and results from a collaborative research priority-setting exercise coordinated by UNESCO.

Bullying is a public health concern impacting mental health globally, particularly in schools. Both perpetrators and victims experience mental health challenges.

Cyberbullying threatens student well-being and school safety, yet limited research has explored how teachers actively respond to it. This study investigated the beliefs and active strategies of 440 teachers to combat cyberbullying.

Sexual corruption, also known as sextortion or sexual exploitation, is not a new phenomenon in Madagascar. Indeed, this concept uses sex as a bargaining chip in the practice of corruption.

Zambia has high rates of violence against children and low rates of secondary school completion, especially among girls.

Liberia, a West African nation with a predominantly youthful population (over 60% below age 35), grapples with significant challenges in its education system compounded by high rates of violence against children and adolescents, especially girls.