EDU 10.

GENDER , SCHOOL AND SOCIETY

Task : Collecting views from different newspapers on atrocities against girl students and
prepare a report.

Introduction
Gender-based violence and discrimination against girls and women have been a
long-standing issue in many societies around the world. Despite the significant progress
made towards gender equality, girls still face various forms of atrocities, including physical,
sexual, and emotional abuse, harassment, and discrimination in different aspects of their
lives. Unfortunately, the educational setting is not an exception, and girls continue to
experience various forms of atrocities in schools and universities, limiting their
opportunities and hindering their education.

In this report, we will examine the atrocities against girl students in different parts of the
world, focusing on the views and perspectives of different newspapers. We will explore the
various forms of violence and discrimination that girls face in schools and universities, the
underlying causes, and the efforts made by different organizations and governments to
address the issue. We will also highlight the role of the media in raising awareness,
promoting gender equality, and advocating for girls' rights to education.

Through this report, we aim to shed light on the gravity of the situation and the urgent
need to take action to end the atrocities against girl students. We hope that this report will
serve as a wake-up call for all stakeholders, including governments, educators, parents, and
communities, to work together towards creating safe and inclusive educational
environments for all students, regardless of their gender.

ATROCITIES AGAINST GIRL STUDENTS

Gender-based violence and discrimination are unfortunately prevalent in many parts of the
world, and students are particularly vulnerable to these forms of violence. Some of the
most common types of violence against girl students include sexual harassment, assault,
rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, and discrimination based on gender or sexual
orientation.

In many countries, girl students face significant barriers to accessing education, including
limited opportunities, lack of resources, and cultural attitudes that prioritize boys'
education over girls'. Additionally, girls may be at risk of violence while traveling to and
from school or within the school itself, particularly if the school lacks adequate security
measures.

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According to a report by the United Nations, girls are disproportionately affected by
violence in schools, with as many as one in three girls experiencing sexual harassment or
assault while at school. This type of violence can have long-lasting effects on a student's
physical and emotional health, as well as their educational outcomes.

Governments and schools around the world have taken steps to address this issue,
including implementing policies to prevent and respond to violence against girls in schools,
providing education and training for teachers and students on gender-based violence, and
establishing safe spaces and support services for survivors of violence. However, more
work needs to be done to ensure that all students, regardless of gender, can learn and
thrive in a safe and supportive environment

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a
major public health problem and a violation of women's human rights.

Estimates published by WHO indicate that globally about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide
have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or
non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.

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Most of this violence is intimate partner violence. Worldwide, almost one third (27%) of
women aged 15-49 years who have been in a relationship report that they have been
subjected to some form of physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner.

Violence can negatively affect women’s physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health,
and may increase the risk of acquiring HIV in some settings.

Violence against women is preventable. The health sector has an important role to play to
provide comprehensive health care to women subjected to violence, and as an entry point
for referring women to other support services they may need.

CONCLUSION
violence against women is a serious global issue that affects millions of women every day.
This violence takes many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse,
and can have long-lasting and devastating consequences for women's physical and mental
health, as well as their ability to participate fully in society.

Despite efforts by governments, organizations, and activists around the world to address
this issue, progress has been slow and uneven. There is still much work to be done to raise
awareness about violence against women, improve access to support services for
survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

As individuals and members of society, we all have a role to play in ending violence against
women. This includes speaking out against all forms of violence, supporting survivors, and
working to create a culture that values and respects women and girls. By working together,
we can build a safer, more equitable world for all