The French government on Wednesday unveiled an interministerial plan to combat bullying in schools, with prime minister Élisabeth Borne promising an "uncompromising fight" against such aggression, reports FRANCE 24.
The announcement follows the suicide deaths of several teenagers that have sparked widespread indignation in recent years.
“This mobilisation must be comprehensive; everyone has a role to play," Borne told a press conference at the prime minister's office at Matignon. The French government will lead an "uncompromising fight against harassment" not only at schools but anywhere that plays a key role in a child's life.
“Our plan is 100% prevention, 100% detection, 100% solutions,” Borne said.
The prime minister heard testimonies from students who were either harassed themselves or active in associations fighting harassment ahead of the press conference. “These are obviously not simple stories to tell," she said. "Talking about them is very important and committing yourself to helping others is also a lovely way to rebuild yourself."
After the May suicide of Lindsay, 13, in Pas-de-Calais, Borne asked several members of her cabinet to work on an interministerial plan for the start of the new school year.
Read more of this report from FRANCE 24.
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