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Data from nine international surveys in an easy-to-access interactive map, allowing users to explore the status of school-related violence country by country.

Data on school violence has been scattered and difficult to access, especially at the country level. This data hub and interactive map brings together statistics from 92 low- and middle-income countries on bullying, corporal punishment, sexual violence, and more. We hope this tool motivates fu...

What pledges were made at the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence against Children. and how might they contribute to progress?

LONDON—Today, in a significant step forward, a group of education ministers pledged to combat violence in and around schools at a meeting at the Center for Global Development (CGD) in London. This roundtable, co-chaired by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and the Governmen...

Children around the world continue to face unacceptably high levels of corporal punishment in school and at home, with rates surpassing 90 percent in some places. It is one of the most common, widely accepted and preventable forms of violence. The education sector must ensure that bans are introduce...

CGD, the FCDO, the Coalition for Good Schools, and the GPE convened discussions at Wilton Park to work towards ending violence in schools. What happened there, and what will happen next?

Globally, almost a third of students aged 13 to 15 have been victims of school violence. This is a deeply concerning statistic. Exposure to school violence has proven to affect students’ learning, socio-emotional development, and physical and mental health. School safety is an important precondition...