Pompran Netayavichit, PLAN INTERNATIONAL (THAILAND) February 25, 2016 Making Educational institutions Safe to lgbt students

issue of “bullying” of secondary school students who are or perceived to be transgender or same-sex attracted for the purpose of designing appropriate interventions to ensure that these young people are learning in safe environments. Background

Plan International © one province in each of Thailand’s 4 major regions and Bangkok. Qualitative data were collected in 3 schools, and quantitative data in additional 3 schools. ― 67 focus group discussions and 56 in-depth interviews with LGBT and non-LGBT students, teachers and administrators. ― 2,070 randomly selected students ― 246 survey participants (11.9%) self-identified with various LGBT identities. Section title [enter in Footer field from the Insert ribbon]3 Description from research

Plan International © 56% of LGBT students in the Thai study reported have been bullied. * 31% of LGBT students reported having experienced physical abuse, * 29% reported verbal abuse * 24% reported being victims of sexual harassment Female (lesbian, bisexual or trans*women) students had a higher prevalence of victimization Bullying had an effect on school attendance, with 31% of those bullied (either due to their perceived sexual orientation/gender identity or due to other reasons) reporting unauthorized absences in the past month, as compared to only 15% among those who hadn’t been bullied. * 7% percent of those bullied because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity/expression reported having attempted suicide in the past year. * only 1.2% among those that had not been bullied for any reason, and * 3.6% among those that had been bullied for other reasons. Section title [enter in Footer field from the Insert ribbon]4 RESULTS & LEARNINGS

Approaching and Recruiting Schools Challenge s of implement ing

Gender equality, sogie, LGBTQI, sexual diversity, bullying, violence Let’s talk about sex

Plan International © Teachers need significantly more support to understand sexual/gender diversity issues, comprehensive sexuality education interventions. “Respect for All: Promoting Safe and Gender-Responsive Schools in Thailand” Project. 12 schools in Bangkok and Chiang Mai provinces to prevent bullying and other violence. Promoting healthy relationships, gender equality, respect and inclusion. Section title [enter in Footer field from the Insert ribbon]7 Approaching Schools and OBJECTIVES Awareness, understanding Capacity of the schools Safe school environments to ensure safe spaces for all learners Capacity for rights based programming and advocacy

Plan International © Respect for All: Promoting safe and gender- responsive schools in Thailand project commitments promote awareness & understan ding increase mechanism s for anti- bullying preventio n and response create safer schools strength en rights based advocacy

Plan International © 1 PREVENTION 2 PROTECTION 3 PROMOTION 4 PARTICIPAT ION 5 POSITIVE MONITORING Section title [enter in Footer field from the Insert ribbon]9 5 STRATEGIES OF CHILD PROTECTION IN SCHOOLS STUDENTS VS. STUDENTS STUDENTS VS. TEACHERS STUDENTS VS. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATO RS AND ALL STAFF

Plan International © 1 Individual Level: Students demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that support zero-tolerance for violence, including bullying on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. 2 School Level: Participating schools have in place curricular, policies, and response mechanisms to prevent and address all forms of violence, including bullying on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. 3 Family and Community Level: Family and community recognize and challenge gender inequitable norms and practices; with the active participation of children, mobilise and respond to SRGBV. 4 Institutional and Policy Level: Policies, laws and guidelines on gender equality and the prevention and response to SRGBV are in place with effective operational and accountability mechanisms. Child-Centered Community Development: CCCD Approach

Plan International © Ministry of EducationMinistry of Justice CHILD LINE (HOT LINE) COMMUNITIESCSOs Ministry of Human Security and Security Development Building Collaboration with Government & CSOs

Bringing Hearts And minds Together For children Thank you.