ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2026Break
the Silence

16–20 November 2026

For Anti-Bullying Week 2026, let’s bring bullying into the open. Let’s listen, speak up and create schools and communities where everyone can be heard.

An independent resource for exploring bullying, Anti-Bullying Week and approaches from around the world.

Young people taking part in an anti-bullying school workshop, with hands raised to contribute

What are you doing for Anti-Bullying Week?

Explore the theme → Plan your week → Ideas and activities → Resources →

What is bullying?

Bullying is not always simple to define. Definitions vary across schools, research, countries and time, and they place different weight on ideas such as power, repetition, intention and harm.

Explore different definitions, compare how they have changed, and use our Definition Wheel to look at what they include and leave out.

Explore definitions and the Definition Wheel

What do you need?

Different people need different support. Find the right information for you.

I need help
with bullying

Practical advice, guidance and support for children, young people, parents and carers.

How do I stop bullying? Parents & carers →

I work with
a school

Resources, training and creative ideas for schools and education settings.

Schools & Workshops

I want information
or research

Latest research, insights and resources to understand bullying and what works.

Resources & Research

Do we make anti-bullying work for young people, or with them?

Young people are not just part of the conversation. They are essential to it. Real change happens when we listen, work with young people, and take action together.

Explore ways to involve young people