Some people say that bullying is part of the experience of growing up. But bullying is never OK.
Responsibilities:
Individuals
Just as we are all born with human rights, we also have responsibilities to respect and protect the rights of others. This means that it is important to always be respectful of other people. We all have a responsibility to avoid all forms of bullying, including spreading gossip or making offensive comments about others online.
Respecting the rights of others applies to everyone, including people who are your friends and those who are not, people who are isolated, new to your school or workplace or may not be very popular.
If you see someone that has been bullied or treated badly you may be able to take safe and effective action to support them. Bullying is everyone’s problem. We are all part of the solution. Please read the fact sheet related to bystander bullying. A bystander is someone who sees or knows about bullying or other forms of violence that is happening to someone else. Bystanders can be either part of the bullying problem or an important part of the solution to stop bullying.
School and work
Your school has a responsibility to provide a safe learning environment free from violence, harassment and bullying. This protects your right to education.
Your boss has a responsibility to provide a safe work environment where there is no violence, harassment and bullying. This protects your right to work.
Government
Your human rights are protected by Federal human rights laws that the government has agreed to uphold. There are also laws that protect you from some forms of bullying and harassment. Some helpful information on where to go is provided on Federal Laws | StopBullying.gov
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