The global community committed to end all forms of violence against children by 2030. But the Europe and Central Asia region - and the world as a whole - are not on track to keep this promise to children.
Children with disabilities are twice as likely to experience violence compared to peers without disabilities.
New forms of violence, such as cyberbullying, have emerged partly due to the increased use of technological devices at an early age.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major public health problem with wide-ranging negative physical and mental health consequences for survivors. The global economic costs of GBV are estimated at US$1.5 trillion. Adolescence is a high-risk period for GBV.
European Schoolnet shared a survey with its members to explore the extent to which national education systems are addressing well-being in digital environment in school.
This technical report describes the prevalence, risk factors for, and consequences of child corporal punishment, which it defines as “any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light”.
We conducted an audit of secondary schools in southwest England to determine if/how they mention weight-related bullying in their policies, and whether this differs by school-level factors.
This policy underscores Nigeria's commitment to creating a safe educational environment, consistent with global standards as outlined in international agreements such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
This handbook seeks to provide learners, headteachers, teachers, schools, and learning centre managers with practical strategies to prevent and address school-based violence, ensuring a safer, more inclusive environment for all learners.
This Toolkit offers universities and higher education institutions in the Arab region a comprehensive framework to address and prevent violence against women and girls.