School bullying awareness initiatives marked by national and international campaigns

November 5 marks the International Day against Violence and Bullying in Schools, a UNESCO-supported initiative aimed at raising awareness about physical and cyberbullying. In Chad, the Félix Éboué 1 high school has implemented proactive surveillance and student-led participation programs to prevent conflicts.

In France, various organizations and experts are addressing the issue. The association Les Papillons has partnered with Burger King for its sixth campaign, featuring the “Hunger Whopper.” This initiative uses burger packaging to display anonymized testimonies from children who have experienced bullying, aiming to use a common consumer moment to highlight the gravity of the issue.

Psychologists and education specialists are also providing guidance to parents on identifying subtle signs of distress, such as behavioral changes or physical ailments. Experts emphasize the importance of distinguishing between routine disputes and repetitive harassment, while noting that cyberbullying remains a significant threat, with approximately 12% of children reporting such experiences.