Lyonga issues communique addressing gender-based violence in schools
Cameroon’s Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Nalova Lyonga, has delivered a stern warning regarding the escalating issue of gender-based violence within educational institutions.
In a recent communication directed at Regional Delegates, Divisional Delegates, Education Secretaries, and Heads of both Government and Private Institutions, Professor Nalova Lyonga expressed her deep concern over the rising instances of physical, psychological, and moral violence in schools.
“Some of these acts are gender-based. They are committed by students, teachers, and administrative staff. Beyond the unnoticeable suffering and health consequences, gender-based violence causes anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, with negative impacts on school performances,” emphasized Nalova Lyonga in the release.
In an effort to foster a safe and supportive environment while combating this increasingly prevalent issue, Nalova Lyonga outlined the following measures:
The Minister of Secondary Education emphasized that non-compliance with these measures would result in severe sanctions according to the law. The outlined steps aim to create a safer and more secure learning environment for all students, free from gender-based violence and its detrimental consequences.
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