School-related gender-based violence in Asia-Pacific often stems from rigid social and gender norms. It can take physical, sexual, and psychological forms. Girls are more likely to face social exclusion, sexual and psychological violence while boys are more likely to experience corporal punishment, bullying and other physical violence. Violence in schools can impact learning outcomes, health, and perpetuate violence between generations. Efforts are needed to promote protection policies, gender equality, and engage youth to create solutions.
School-related gender-based violence in Asia-Pacific often stems from rigid social and gender norms. It can take physical, sexual, and psychological forms. Girls are more likely to face social exclusion, sexual and psychological violence while boys are more likely to experience corporal punishment, bullying and other physical violence. Violence in schools can impact learning outcomes, health, and perpetuate violence between generations. Efforts are needed to promote protection policies, gender equality, and engage youth to create solutions.
School-related gender-based violence in Asia-Pacific often stems from rigid social and gender norms. It can take physical, sexual, and psychological forms. Girls are more likely to face social exclusion, sexual and psychological violence while boys are more likely to experience corporal punishment, bullying and other physical violence. Violence in schools can impact learning outcomes, health, and perpetuate violence between generations. Efforts are needed to promote protection policies, gender equality, and engage youth to create solutions.
VIOLENCE IN, ON THE WAY, AND AROUND SCHOOLS IN ASIA-PACIFIC OFTEN STEMS FROM RIGID SOCIAL AND GENDER NORMS
IT TAKES PHYSICAL, SEXUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FORMS
CORPORAL PHYSICAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE
PUNISHMENT VERBAL ABUSE BULLYING VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT In Asia-Pacific, girls are more likely to face social exclusion, sexual and psychological violence while boys are more likely to experience corporal punishment, bullying and other forms of physical violence. Violence experienced by transgender students is poorly discussed and documented
LEARNING OUTCOMES INTERGENERATIONAL
VIOLENCE It can impact school participation, HEALTH IMPACTS Boys who witness or experience achievement and continuation, Violence in schools, as in any violence are more likely to use it particularly for girls setting, can have impacts on in their relationships as adults physical, mental and sexual health