A program to reduce violence against girls in Pakistan through life skills education

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This initiative, known as Right to Play-Plus (RTP-Plus), aims to combat violence against women and girls by fostering changes in social norms among youth in schools. It utilizes a play-based learning methodology combined with a Life Skills Based Education curriculum to empower students to identify and prevent harmful gender norms. The program involves training teachers as key influencers and peer educators to effectively deliver a gender-transformative curriculum. The focus is on enhancing teachers' knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights while promoting a safe and supportive school environment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Schools will be chosen from District Malir and adjacent areas, including Korangi and East Karachi. Among the 100 selected schools, the following distribution will be maintained: 40 girls-only schools (public), 40 co-ed schools (private), and 20 boys-only schools (public).
* Schools having a minimum of 30 students enrolled in grade 6
* Private schools with low to medium fees, with monthly amounts ranging from PKR 2000 to 3500.
* Factors such as teacher availability, school management support, accessibility to research and intervention partners, and school clustering will also be considered for the selection of these hundred schools.
* Schools' willingness to adapt child protection and safeguarding/anti-harassment administrative measures and policies to improve school safety, reduce the use of corporal punishment, enhance school performance, and increase girls' retention rates, primarily apply to private schools.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Schools where Right to Play or Aahung have already implemented their play-based/other activities.

Where it's running

• Korangi
  Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting
• Malir
  Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Rozina Karmaliani, PhD
• Email: rozina.karmaliani@aku.edu
• Phone: 923212557676

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.