The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, recognized every year on November 25, is a strong reminder of the need for global action to ensure the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls. While some progress has been made, there are still millions of women globally who face physical harassment, emotional manipulation, discrimination, and culturally harmful practices. These challenges can only be solved with concerted action—and education is one of the most powerful agents for social change we have.
Schools have a key role to play in shaping mindsets, changing narratives, and reinforcing the values of respect and equality in students. This is a role that Geetanjali International Schools in Mandur takes very seriously. As an NEP-aligned school with world-class standards of Cambridge and IGCSE education, we are committed to the daily and holistic development of students, nurturing social responsibility, and strengthening moral education.
Why this Day Matters
Violence against women should not simply be viewed as a folk or personal issue. It transcends all forms of society, culture, and region: it challenges progress, wellness and mental health, family structures, and dignity in communities. Acknowledging this day is to provoke awareness and consider the role that we as schools, institutions, and families have to build a space for safety for women and girls.
By recognizing the importance of the day, students can develop their identities as responsible citizens who can distinguish between right and wrong, and work against destructive behavior.
Geetanjali International Schools Bangalore: A Setting for Learning about Respect and Responsibility Value-Based Education Grounded in NEP Principles:
Geetanjali is about more than textbooks. The learning framework is based on solid value principles derived from NEP guidelines, including character, responsibility, empathy, and discipline. Students learn what it means to treat all individuals equitably and to value every person’s worth, regardless of gender.
Kindness, respect, and emotional maturity can be witnessed daily in student interactions, classroom expectations, and the overall school culture.
- Cambridge & IGCSE Curriculum Framework Which Supports Global Awareness:
The internationally recognized Cambridge and IGCSE curriculum guide encourages critical thought and open-ended dialogue. Containers of curricular subjects such as Global Perspectives, Social Science, and English allow students to have real and meaningful dialogues, for example, about:
- Gender equity
- Human rights
- Respect in relationships
- Emotional well-being
The intent with these dialogues is to offer students an understanding of world issues, but more to develop compassion and awareness at the age of understanding.
- Programs and Workshops Focused on Gender Sensitization :
Geetanjali International Schools Bangalore frequently provides age-appropriate sessions centered around the concept of gender sensitization. These programs provide students with insights into three concepts:
- What gender stereotypes are
- Why it is important for all students to communicate with respect
- The concept of consent, specifically our ability to notice inappropriate behaviors
- How to speak up for ourselves or someone else who is being harmed or mistreated
The clear intent is to empower, or at a minimum, encourage, both boys and girls to resist discrimination and know they are part of a movement toward equality.
- A Safe and Supportive School Climate :
The school believes that learning can only take place in a safe environment. In adherence to safety protocols inspired by NPS, Geetanjali unintentionally facilitates a learning environment that includes:
- Strict adherence to an anti-bullying policy
- A strict no-default with any harassment factor
- The presence of counselors who are there to support students cognitively and emotionally
- Ways to keep students safe when interacting with each other
- Awareness of safe practices when utilizing socials
- Students are encouraged to express their concerns freely without judgment or further consequence.
- Life Skills Education for Real-life Situations :
Life skills education teaches students how to feel safe, confident, and manage their emotions in challenging situations. Through contextual events, students will learn about:
- Personal boundaries
- Self-esteem and confidence around their bodies
- Conflict resolution
- What good communication looks like
- Understanding and empathy
These important life skills will come into play when students support themselves or others when they encounter difficult situations.
- Building Strong Partnerships with Families and the Community :
Together, families and schools are working together to fight violence. The school offers parent workshops related to topics such as digital citizenship, awareness of emotions, respect, and gender equity to extend those values from school to home.
Community programs, awareness campaigns, and student-led activities also contribute to the school culture of promoting respect and equality.
The School’s Mission Feel Good About This Day
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Geetanjali International Schools, mandur takes the opportunity to affirm its mission of developing students who will be a voice against injustice. Through modern academic practices, deeply held values, and student well-being, the school is committed to developing leaders, who respect women and advocate for a world free of violence.
This day represents more than just a date. It reminds us all of the responsibility which we are ethically obliged to fulfill, in educating children today for a safer, stronger, and more compassionate tomorrow.