School-Related Gender-Based Violence Is Preventing the Achievement of Quality Education for All

This policy paper argues that school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) is a global concern preventing children, especially girls, exercising their right to a safe, inclusive and quality education. The paper calls for a systematic and harmonized approach to identify, monitor and understand SRGBV, as well as strong policy interventions to develop targeted solutions to address the problem effectively.

The paper was jointly released by the Education for All Global Monitoring Report (GMR), UNESCO and the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) at the 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City (March 2015).