Violence, bullying in schools affect students ‘adversely’ – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait News

Violence, bullying in schools affect students ‘adversely’ – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait News

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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 2: 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 nongovernmental organizations, individuals and other stakeholders to help promote, celebrate and facilitate the international day.