Education rights

Education rights pertain to access to and equality in education, including legal protections against gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment in schools, and policies ensuring the inclusion of girls, pregnant students, and gender-expansive individuals.

Приказ поступања образовно-васпитних установа у случајевима насиља над девојчицама и породичног насиља (Overview of The Procedure to be followed by Educational Institutions in Case of Violence Against Girls and Family Violence)

In accordance with the Law on the Basic Principles of Education, educational institutions are obliged to secure conditions for safe and encouraging growth and development of the child and pupil (girls and boys), protection from all forms of violence, abuse and neglect, and social reintegration of a child and pupil who committed or was exposed to violence, abuse or neglect.

《中国妇女发展纲要2021-2030》(The Outline for Women’s Development in China (2021-2030))

In September 2021, the State Council issued the Outline for Women’s Development in China. The Outline aims to protect women’s equal rights across eight key areas: health, education, employment, participation in management, social security, family support, environmental matters, and legal rights.

性別平等教育法 (Gender Equity Education Act)

The Gender Equity Education Act (the “GEEA”) aims to encourage respect for gender diversity, eliminate gender discrimination and promote substantive gender equality through education. The GEEA charges the competent authorities (as well as schools) with establishing gender equity education committees whose tasks include drafting regulations and policies, coordinating resources, supervising gender equity-related activities and promoting research and development of curricula, teaching and assessments.

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