What Works in School-Based Prevention of Violence Against Girls?
Evidence from 71 studies shows that schools can play a central role in preventing violence against girls.
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.
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.
The Ministerial Taskforce reconvened in May 2026 to share national progress and discuss policy, financing, and system-level actions to prevent and respond to all forms of violence in and around schools.
Desarrollado a partir de una experiencia con establecimientos en Valparaíso, este manual ofrece una ruta metodológica estructurada para que comunidades educativas identifiquen las violencias que las afectan y co-construyan respuestas.
The United Against Bullying Plus (UAB+) programme integrates two existing approaches: a whole-school anti-bullying approach; with targeted components for those most at risk of perpetrating and experiencing bullying. The programme was delivered by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and Kidscape.
Protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) within the delivery of GPE programs is a shared responsibility. All partners must play an active role in reporting and addressing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment incidents as they occur.