Petition · Department for Education
Amend the Government’s statutory school guidance to tackle misandry
Open for signatures
45 signatures
What the petition asks
Amend the Government’s statutory guidance for schools on misogyny and violence against women and girls to also focus on tackling misandry and helping male victims. Guidance should state that: abuse is wrong, consent matters, online hate / harassment are unacceptable, and any pupil can be a victim.
The Government is expanding prevention work in schools under its VAWG strategy, including content on consent and misogyny. We welcome this, but we feel the approach must be fair and complete. ONS data estimates that 1.5 million men experienced domestic abuse in 2025, and 2 million men were victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault/stalking. If we're teaching young people how to treat each other, we should teach one consistent standard: respect, consent, and zero tolerance for abuse, regardless of gender.
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
5 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.