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The African Child Policy Forum The African Child Policy Forum is happy to be associated with Plan's campaign to stop violence in schools. The ACPF believes in a healthy, happy and prosperous future for all African children and access to education without violence is vital towards that goal. We applaud the Learn Without Fear campaign and look forward to working closely with Plan to help children in Africa.

Dr Salim A. Salim, Chairman of the International Board of Trustees The African Child Policy Forum
Help end violence in schools

Everyone benefits from reducing violence in schools

Everyone can play their part in reducing school violence

Research shows corporal punishment can cause children to feel suicidal

Children have the right to be safe at school

90 countries legally permit corporal punishment in schools

No country is immune from violence in schools

Violence in schools happens everywhere, every day

Violence in schools has devastating long-term consequences

All violence in schools is preventable

In Zambia one-third of 13-15 year-olds have been raped

Children who suffer family violence are more likely to be bullies

Friends like to make fun of me or look down on me. I feel that this is a form of violence without them hurting me physically. Teachers sometimes do the same thing and blame me in front of other children. I was humiliated.

Child, Thailand