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Steps Together towards a School without Violence
Steps Together towards a School without Violence” is a programme of UNICEF and the Ministry of Education and Science in Bulgaria that aims to create a safe and supportive school environment to prevent violence and bullying in schools. The programme was implemented from 2019 - 2022 (two school years) in 5 schools in the Bulgarian towns of Sofia, Kyustendil, Teteven, Iskar and Zavet.
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
Government actions against gender-based and sexual violence and harassment 2020-2023
This report provides a summary of the government's main actions in the period 2021 to 2023 to combat gender-based violence, reforms in the handling of sexual offences in the justice system and the strengthening of prevention and education against sexual and gender-based violence and harassment. These included reviewing and amending legislation, with action plans in the form of Parliamentary Resolutions, with increased budget appropriations earmarked for these issues, for example, to the police, and grants to various organisations working on these issues.
National Cybersecurity Strategy 2020-2025
The National Cybersecurity Strategy 2020-2025 (Εθνική Στρατηγική Κυβερνοασφάλειας 2020-2025) is responsible for setting and implementing timely and preventive responses to protect the country against cyberattacks. It includes actions to raise awareness of personal data protection, particularly focusing on children.
(Source: National Cybersecurity Strategy).
Entities responsible for implementation: National Cyber Security Authority of the Ministry of Digital Governance.
Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020
The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco’s Law, was signed into law by the President on the 28th December 2020 and was commenced in full on the 10th February 2021. The Act amended the law relating to harassment, specifically section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, the Bail Act 1997 and the Domestic Violence Act 2018. It provides for offences in relation to the recording, distribution or publication of intimate images without consent, as well as providing for the anonymity of victims of these offences.
National Strategy for Cyberspace Security 2019-2023
This strategy aims to combat cyberviolence, online harm, terrorist activities, and e-crime through preventive, educational, and innovative measures. In relation to children’s rights, the strategy determines activities focused on raising awareness of the safe use of digital technologies and developing online skills.
(Source: CNCS).
Entities responsible for implementation: Superior Council for Cyberspace Security / Conselho Superior de Segurança do Ciberespaço.
School Without Bullying. School Without Violence
Without Bullying. School Without Violence"" aims to combat and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and other types of violence. The plan is implemented in schools in Portugal through intervention mechanisms and educational projects articulated with the curriculum of each school, meeting the needs diagnosed by education professionals.
(Source: www.sembullyingsemviolencia.edu.gov.pt/).
Entities responsible for implementation: Directorate-General for Education / Direção-Geral da Educação.
Reporting online content
Tackling gender-based violence online
Legal questions and answers on cyber violence against minors
This FAQ collection is aimed at professionals who work with children and young people, such as educators, social workers and similar professionals. It covers legal issues related to child protection in the digital space (e.g. sexting or how to deal with unsolicited intimate pictures) and offers guidance on navigating the often confusing legal situation. Professionals also receive tools to effectively support children and young people with problems related to sexual violence on the internet.
