Ending violence in and through schools
School should be a place of hope and opportunity, where children are safe to learn and develop the skills and experiences they need to thrive.
Highlights
Ending Violence in and through Schools presents the scale, forms, and impacts of violence that children experience in, around, and through educational environments, underscoring that school should be a place of hope, safety, and opportunity where all children can learn and thrive. The report draws on global evidence to highlight how physical, psychological, and sexual violence undermines well-being, education outcomes, and long-term development, and why integrated action across sectors is essential to protect children, uphold their rights, and improve quality learning for girls and boys everywhere.
This report provides a comprehensive foundation for advocacy, policy, and programme planning aimed at ending violence in educational settings worldwide. It is designed to support governments, partners, and practitioners to understand the urgency of the challenge and to mobilize coordinated action that addresses violence as a barrier to learning, equity, and child development.
