Violence faite aux enfants en milieu scolaire au Mali

This joint publication by Plan and Save the Children is based on a field survey conducted in 2009 on the perceptions of local communities regarding school violence. Aimed at policy makers, civil society organisations, local communities, families and children, the report: Provides the social and cultural context of Mali as well as the political and legal framework of this West African country; summarises the survey data on physical, sexual and psychological violence : magnitude, causes and consequences of the issue; and, makes recommendations to all stakeholders to prevent school violence. The report recommends in particular to reinforce teacher training and develop a code of ethics for teachers. It also calls on donors to support the government’s commitment on this issue.