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International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying
2nd November 2023 will mark as International Day Against School Violence and Bullying including Cyberbullying under the theme No place for fear: Ending school violence for better mental health and learning.
Global concern about learners’ mental health and well-being continues to grow, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on learners. Schools are meant to be safe and supportive environments for learners and teachers, but evidence shows this is not always the case, as for many, they can be spaces where violence and bullying affect everyone.
The strong links between mental health and violence in school are worrying: experiences such as violence, bullying and discrimination at school can contribute to poor mental health and affect learning, while feelings of safety are linked to better mental health and education outcomes. We must end violence and promote good mental health in schools to ensure learners learn and thrive in safe and supportive spaces.
On this International Day against violence and bullying at school, including cyberbullying, the schools are encouraged to conduct activities to enhance awareness on prevention of violence and bullying in Schools, and work together to make our schools and educational institutions more safe and vibrant for all learners.
In light of this, CBSE and UNESCO are organizing a webinar for teachers, students and other stakeholders on the International Day which will highlight the strong links between school violence and mental health.
Details of the webinar are as below:
Topic : “No Place for Fear - Ending School Violence for Better Mental Health and Learning”
Date : 2nd November, 2023
Time : 03.30 PM – 05.00 PM
Mode : Online/ Live streaming
Speaker :
1. Ms Jenelle Babb, Regional Advisor Education for Health and Wellbeing, Section for Inclusive, Quality Education UNESCO, Bangkok, Thailand.
2. Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara Deptt. of Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi.
This programme will be live streamed through YouTube Channel of Training Unit, CBSE.
Webinar Link: https://youtube.com/live/e3xVKMrPswY
Following resources are available for online activities in observance of this day:
Presentation for students on Prevention of School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV). Access the UNESCO presentation with voiceover – English, Hindi
Presentation for teachers on Prevention of School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) Access the UNESCO presentation with voiceover – English, Hindi
NCERT and UNESCO short film in Hindi and English “Safety and Security Against Violence and Injuries” -- English, Hindi
Brochure on 'Safe online learning in times of COVID' - English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telegu, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese
Poster on prevention and elimination of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) - English, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil (see below)
BE a buddy-not a Bully - Posters
Useful links
I. Videos and technical documents to get a conversation started or to advocate with education officials, policymakers and champions of safe and healthy learning environments
Videos
Safe at school (long version)
Safe at school (short version)
Together against school bullying
Stop bullying: People speak out!
Technical resources
Ensuring all children are safe to learn in East Asia and Pacific
How school systems improve mental health and well-being
Behind the numbers: ending school violence and bullying
II. Teaching and learning activities, videos, lesson plans and discussion guides
Feeling Depressed, Happy and Other Emotions
Happy Schools Guide and Toolkit
Happy Schools in Asia-Pacific: Activities for Learner Well-Being and Happiness
