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15 January 2019

Ending violence in Pakistan starts in the playground

Pakistan is rated 148 of 149 countries for gender equality — can play change that?

Right to Play uses structured play-based activities to teach life skills to adolescents and reduce violence in schools. A recent evaluation demonstrated significant reductions in peer violence and depression scores among participants. Advocates hope it could reduce violence in Pakistani society at large by making children agents of change.

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