Violence, Bullying, global problem effecting negatively on students

Violence, Bullying, global problem effecting negatively on students

Violence and bullying in schools represent a global problem that requires a collective effort by specialists to put concrete solutions to limit the spread of such acts, particularly since it negatively effects students’ academic progress and social life. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says that violence in the school environment a clear violation to children and adolescents’ education and health.

Therefore, in a press release, UNESCO Member States declared the first Thursday of November, 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 and adolescents’ rights to education and to health and well-being.

The statement added that 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 help promote, celebrate and facilitate the international day.

This day calls on the attention of students, parents, members of the educational community, education authorities and a range of sectors and partners, including the tech industry, to encourage everyone to take a part in preventing online violence for the safety and wellbeing of children and youth.

In an interview with KUNA, Kuwait University Dr