Lahore, October 11, 2025 — The Punjab Government has officially announced the formation of Anti-Harassment Committees in all government schools across the province. The decision was taken under the directives of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child.
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According to the official notification issued by the Secretary, School Education Department (SED), every government school is directed to establish an Anti-Harassment Committee consisting of at least three teachers, ensuring adequate representation of female staff members.
Punjab School Education Department Issues Notification For Anti-Harassment Committees
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Secretary, Punjab School Education Department |
| Directive from | Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif |
| Date of Notification | October 11, 2025 |
| Applicable To | All Government Schools in Punjab |
| Committee Composition | Minimum three teachers (with female representation) |
| Purpose | To handle harassment complaints confidentially and ensure student safety |
| Report Submission Deadline | Within 30 days to the Education Department |
| Supervisory Authority | District Education Authority (DEA) |
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The primary purpose of these committees is to provide a safe and respectful environment for students, particularly female students, and to address harassment complaints confidentially and effectively.
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The notification further states that each committee will be responsible for maintaining a record of complaints, which will be forwarded to the respective District Education Authority (DEA) for review. All schools are required to submit a compliance and activity report to the Education Department within 30 days of the issuance of this notification.
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CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized that protecting students, especially girls, from any form of harassment is among the government’s top priorities. She reiterated that educational institutions must ensure that no child feels unsafe within the learning environment.
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Officials from the Punjab School Education Department confirmed that monitoring teams will also be formed to ensure the proper implementation of the new policy at the school level.
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This initiative reflects the Punjab Government’s commitment to promoting gender equality, student safety, and zero tolerance for harassment in all educational institutions.
