Hundreds of Queensland state school staff, mainly teacher aides, reported violence from students and parents to the United Workers Union. Incidents like punching, spitting, and biting highlight staff feeling unsafe, with official data showing a quadrupling of such reports in three years.
Nigeria's military announced the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted two months ago from schools in Oyo state. The operation, which involved multiple security agencies and local vigilantes, resulted in arrests and the dismantling of a criminal network. Families expressed relief but also highlighted the harrowing ordeal and the need for enhanced school security measures.
Italy's Ministry of Education plans to cut 2,174 school staff positions for the 2026/27 academic year, mainly impacting school collaborators. Unions like Anief express strong opposition, citing previous reductions and the essential role of these staff.
Parisian school staff are protesting Tuesday against the municipality's "repression policy" regarding sexual assault allegations in after-school programs. Unions anticipate significant disruption, with 200-300 of 620 schools potentially closed.
Two North-East women reported molestation and assault by a group of men in Nehru Place, Delhi, after facing catcalling. The FIR details racist slurs and a physical attack. Separately, a three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by school staff in Janakpuri; the accused has been arrested but granted bail.
