UNESCO Urges More Action to Combat Violence and Bullying at School
November 6, 2024
Paris, France
UNESCO has issued a new report calling for increased global action to address the widespread issue of school violence and bullying. The report, titled “School Violence and Bullying: A Global Status Report 2024,” provides alarming statistics and insights into the extent and impact of these behaviors.
According to the report, an estimated 246 million children and adolescents worldwide experienced school violence and bullying in 2023. This represents approximately one in four students. The report also found that girls are more likely to experience certain forms of bullying, such as cyberbullying, than boys.
School violence and bullying have serious consequences for students’ physical, emotional, and academic well-being. The report highlights the association between these behaviors and increased absenteeism, lower academic achievement, depression, anxiety, and physical health problems.
“School violence and bullying are serious threats to the safety, well-being, and education of children and adolescents,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. “We need to do more to create safe and inclusive school environments that promote respect, tolerance, and mutual understanding.”
The report recommends a range of measures to combat school violence and bullying, including:
- Strengthening school policies and regulations to prohibit violence and bullying and provide clear consequences for perpetrators.
- Creating safe and inclusive school climates through positive relationships, peer support mechanisms, and anti-bullying campaigns.
- Providing support services for victims and perpetrators to address the underlying causes of violence and bullying and promote healing and accountability.
- Empowering parents and communities to play an active role in preventing and responding to school violence and bullying.
UNESCO also emphasizes the need for research and data collection to better understand the nature and extent of school violence and bullying. This information will help inform evidence-based interventions and policies.
The report urges governments, schools, communities, and individuals to work together to create a global movement to end school violence and bullying. UNESCO will continue to provide leadership and support for these efforts through its global network of schools and partners.
The “School Violence and Bullying: A Global Status Report 2024” is available on the UNESCO website.
UNESCO urges more action to combat violence and bullying at school
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