The right to be safe in education

This report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education defines safety in education as a fundamental and integral element of the right to education itself, encompassing physical, psychoemotional, social and digital dimensions. It examines the legal foundations of this right, identifies multifaceted challenges — including institutionalized violence, discrimination, and unsafe facilities — and puts forward concrete recommendations for States to fulfill their obligations in ensuring safe, inclusive learning environments for all learners, educators and non-teaching staff.

Publication date: 2025

Language(s): English