An awareness day on drug prevention in schools was held at the Ibn Abi Dhiaf Institute in Manouba, Tunisia, under the slogan "Your life is more valuable than risk-taking." The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs in schools and beyond, and to promote preventive behaviors among students. According to the Manouba Regional Education Department, the event was part of a national awareness program.
The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Interior, regional health administrations, and other relevant authorities. The program included awareness-raising sessions, with a focus on the risks of digital exploitation and online drug purchases. A key intervention was presented by representatives of the National Cybersecurity Agency, which was broadcast digitally to all regional education departments nationwide.
The awareness day also featured interventions from the Ministry of Interior and other regional administrations. The program was designed to reach a large number of students across different educational levels, ensuring that preventive messages were conveyed directly to young people within their school environment and with their educational framework.
The event was supervised by Manouba Governor Mahmoud Chouieb and Education Delegate Fouzi Mrabet. According to the Manouba Regional Education Department, the program aimed to support the role of educational staff and parents in prevention and early detection, and to strengthen coordination between relevant structures to protect young people and ensure their health, psychological, and social well-being.
A regional awareness program on drug prevention in schools will continue throughout the year in Manouba governorate. The program will involve various administrations and regional departments to cover all educational institutions in the governorate. This initiative seeks to promote a culture of prevention and awareness among students and the broader community.
The awareness day was organized in collaboration with the Scout Group of the region and the Ibn Abi Dhiaf Institute. The program included various activities and sessions aimed at promoting preventive behaviors and raising awareness about the dangers of drugs. By engaging different stakeholders, the event sought to have a lasting impact on the community.
The event concluded with a commitment to continue efforts to protect young people from the risks of drugs and to promote a safe and healthy environment for students. Key stakeholders emphasized the importance of collaboration and coordination to achieve these goals. The awareness day was seen as a positive step towards addressing the challenges posed by drugs in schools and beyond.
Key points
- The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs in schools and promote preventive behaviors among students.
- A regional awareness program on drug prevention in schools will continue throughout the year in Manouba governorate.
- The program sought to support the role of educational staff and parents in prevention and early detection.
