Violence against children in schools affects approximately one million children worldwide every day. Girls are especially vulnerable to rape, exploitation, coercion and discrimination. In October 2008, Plan International launched a global campaign to eliminate violence against children in schools, called Learn Without Fear. As of August 2010, the campaign was operating in 44 countries worldwide. MFA implemented Learn without Fear in cooperation with Plan Kenya

Key anti-violence campaign messages were created to reach millions of adults and children through radio and television shows, leaflets, training sessions and workshops. MFA helped in creating these messages including production of a short documentary film.

Children were involved in all aspects of the campaign. In working with schools, local communities and national governments across the world, the Learn Without Fear campaign demonstrated that stopping violence against children in schools – by engaging and educating those who are able to prevent violence from ever taking place – is possible.

Find the campaign progress report here, showing its successes and more.