A program to reduce violence against girls in Pakistan through life skills education
Mainstreaming a Life Skills Education Programme Right to Play- Plus to Reduce Violence Against Girls in Pakistan
This study is testing a program that teaches life skills to students in Pakistan to help reduce violence against girls by changing harmful social norms.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aga Khan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Karachi, Sindh and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06777849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are schools in District Malir and adjacent areas with a commitment to improving gender norms and student safety.
Not a fit: Schools that do not have the capacity or willingness to implement child protection measures and adapt to the program's requirements may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce violence against girls and improve gender equity in educational settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar educational interventions aimed at reducing gender-based violence and promoting resilience among youth.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh and 1 other locations
- Korangi — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- Malir — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rozina Karmaliani, PhD
- Email: rozina.karmaliani@aku.edu
- Phone: 923212557676
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.