Archivos de etiqueta: End Violence

Joining Forces to End Violence in and through Schools

Ending violence in and around school (VIAS) is essential to reap the benefits from education and ensure children’s well-being. Receiving an education of good quality is the right of every child, as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Education plays a unique role in promoting respect for human rights, and contributing…

Preventing Violence against Children at Schools: Unique Opportunity for Early Gains

More than a billion children are expected to be learning on any given school day and will spend up to seven hours in the presence of their classmates and a teacher or adult who is mandated to foster their learning and development. Yet, in some countries, up to 95% of students experience corporal punishment at…