Acting Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Arbërie Nagavci, participated today in the activity organized by the “Pjetër Bogdani” school in Prishtina, as part of the global campaign 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. She emphasized the essential role that educational institutions have in preventing all forms of violence and building a safe and inclusive school culture.

In her speech, Minister Nagavci highlighted the importance of quality education and the development of social and emotional competencies in children and young people, as a basis for cultivating respect, equality and peaceful communication in the school community and beyond.

“MESTI is committed to implementing the Istanbul Convention through the education system, by drafting guidance documents that strengthen the role of schools in preventing, reporting and raising awareness against violence,” the minister emphasized.

On this occasion, the “Guide for teachers and education professionals on the role of schools in preventing and identifying violence against women and domestic violence” was also inaugurated, drafted by MESTI, a practical document that supports teachers and professional staff in the early identification of cases and providing the appropriate institutional response.

Students of the “Pjetër Bogdani” school also presented an awareness-raising artistic program, which aimed to raise awareness on the prevention of violence, harassment and harmful behaviors in the school environment.