External practice

Campaign against gender-based violence

Duration

Ongoing.

Reason it was developed

Persistent high levels of violence and harassment in the education sector, including gender-based violence.

Activities

Gender-based violence is a key campaigning issue. Surveys are being run to establish the extent of the problem in schools. The abuse of social media and mobile phones as a tool for gender-based violence is particularly emphasised in this work.

Results

Development of campaign and training materials and standards of good practice.

Funding

Internal trade union funding.

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