Campaign against gender-based violence begins in Jhapa schools

Summary

Mechinagar Municipality in Jhapa has launched a campaign against gender-based violence in 10 schools, targeting students from grades 9 to 12 with support from the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens and the World Bank.

Key Points
  • Mechinagar Municipality initiated a campaign against gender-based violence in 10 schools.
  • The campaign targets students from grades 9 to 12 to raise awareness about GBV.
  • The intervention is supported by the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens and the World Bank.
  • Students are educated on recognising 'bad touch' and 'good touch' and ways to report GBV.
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