International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying
A significant number of children and adolescents around the world face school violence and bullying including cyberbullying, which adversely affects their health, well-being and education.
UNESCO Member States declared the first Thursday of November as the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying, recognizing that school-related violence in all its forms is an infringement of children’s and adolescents’ rights to education and their health and well-being. It calls upon Member States, UN partners, other relevant international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations, individuals and other stakeholders to promote, celebrate and support the observance of this international day.
This day calls on learners, parents, members of education communities, education authorities and a range of sectors and partners, including the tech industry, to participate in preventing all forms of violence and fostering safe learning environments that are essential for the health, well-being and learning of children and youth.
"Schools should be safe, inclusive and welcoming places for all students, conducive to learning and social bonding. This is by no means always the case, however: nearly one in three students are physically assaulted at least once during the school year."
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