International day against violence and bullying at Schoolincluding cyber bullying – Reference from UNESCO, New Delhi

Attention is invited to the reference cited, Wherein the GoI has

informed that UNESCO has informed that 5th November 2020 will mark

the fist-ever commemoration of the new International Day against

violence and bullying at school including cyber bullying. Under the theme

“Together against Bullying in School”. In this regard, vide D.Ono. 12-

19/2012-RMSA-I dated: 8th November 2016 for setting up an institutional

mechanism for making schools free from bullying and ragging also refers.

2) Further, informed that UNESCO has developed resources on the

ways to address and eliminate violence and bullying in school. Online

activities, which may be conducted for children and teachers in

observance of this day have also been developed. The weblinks of these

resources are available at UNESCO’s website and will also be shared with

the States through e-mail.

3) In this regard to take necessary steps for sensitization of teachers

and creating awareness among children against violence and bullying at

schools, including cyber bullying, with the help of, but not restricted to,

the resources developed by UNESCO. And also further requested that any

preventive measures taken by States on the subject may also be shared

with their Department.

4) Therefore, a copy of the reference is herewith forwarded to all the

Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational

Officers in the State, they are requested to take immediate necessary

action accordingly and report compliance.