An informational session was held at Secondary School No. 118 in the Lenin District, aimed at raising awareness and preventing sexual and digital violence among students in grades 8–11.

The event was organized by the Municipal Administration of the City of Bishkek for the Lenin Administrative District, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Kyrgyz Republic. A total of 103 female students participated in the session.

The session involved Deputy Head of the Lenin District, Baktygul Ismailova. Participants received important information on safe behavior in the digital environment and on preventing risks related to sexual violence.

Speakers at the event included UNFPA gender expert Nazira Zheenbekova and expert-trainer Gulbarchyn Zhumabaeva. They highlighted key threats, protection methods, and procedures for seeking help when needed.

The speakers emphasized the importance of interagency collaboration, systematic prevention, and active participation of families and educational institutions in creating a safe environment for adolescents. UNFPA also provided informational materials and technical support.

The “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign remains an important tool for raising public awareness on protecting women and children and fosters stronger cooperation between state and civil society structures.