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Violence against children in schools: a new report from Mali

October 14, 2010 - The report Violence against children in schools in Mali, a joint publication by Plan and Save the Children, is based on a field survey conducted in 2009 on the perceptions of local communities regarding school violence.

Aimed at policy makers, civil society organisations, local communities, families and children, the report:
  • Provides the social and cultural context of Mali as well as the political and legal framework of this West African country
  • Summarises the survey data on physical, sexual and psychological violence : magnitude, causes and consequences of the issue
  • Make recommendations to all stakeholders to prevent school violence

The report recommends in particular to reinforce teacher training and develop a code of ethics for teachers. It also calls on donors to support the government's commitment on this issue.

Learn Without Fear in Mali

Plan works closely with families by raising awareness about the harmful effects of violence in schools and informing them about the rights of children. Plan also involves children in many activities: a hundred young people were recently trained in new technologies to share their experiences.

Full report

  • Download pdf: Francais (912.8 kB | 61 pages)
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