By: Yongfeng Liu and Elodie Khavarani, UNESCO and Anna Cristina D'Addio, GEM Report
On the occasion of the International Day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying, it is important to recognize the strong links between school violence, mental health and learning outcomes, as they are increasingly worrying and unmistakable.
What do we know about school violence and mental health?
Schools are meant to be safe and supportive environments for children. But numbers paint a different picture: one in three learners is bullied at school every month globally. Over 36% of learners experience a physical fight with their peers and almost one in three has been physically attacked at least once in a year.
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