Prevention of Violence Against Children in Schools in Uganda Brief, UNICEF, 2016

Access to education is one of the fundamental rights of every child, which should be delivered in a conducive and safe learning environment free from violence. However, studies in Uganda have revealed that violence against children in schools is widespread in both rural and urban settings. Violence against children in schools has been found to contribute to drop out and poor performance.

The Learning for Peace programme intervention aimed to reduce and prevent direct and indirect forms of violence against children, including corporal punishment, sexual and gender-based violence, neglect, bullying, discrimination, and verbal abuse, amongst others. A key feature of the intervention since 2012 has been strengthening of the policy framework and to use prevention interventions in school as an entry point to promote collaborative action between schools, communities, authorities and to enhance safe and protective learning spaces.

The present Evaluation and Learning Brief has been developed through a participatory assessment in April 2016 with implementing partners and District Education Officers from 28 target Districts.

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