斐济教师寻求恢复学校体罚;政府和专家以伤害和违法为由表示反对。 Fiji teachers seek return of school corporal punishment; government and experts oppose, citing harm and illegality.

斐济教师协会呼吁学校恢复使用皮带的体罚,理由是学生暴力和教师威胁不断增加,但这项提议遭到政府官员、心理学家和人权倡导者的强烈反对。 The Fijian Teachers Association is calling for the return of corporal punishment in schools using leather belts, citing rising student violence and teacher threats, but the proposal faces strong opposition from government officials, psychologists, and human rights advocates. 由妇女、儿童和社会保护部在苏瓦主办的全国论坛汇集了专家、教育工作者和利益攸关方,讨论纪律和儿童福利问题。 A national forum in Suva, hosted by the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, brings together experts, educators, and stakeholders to discuss discipline and child welfare. 但官员强调, 根据斐济宪法和法律, 体罚仍是非法的, 并警告体罚会危害儿童的成长与信任。 While the FTA argues that strict discipline is needed to address declining student behavior, officials stress that corporal punishment remains illegal under Fiji’s constitution and laws, and warn it harms children’s development and trust. 讨论强调需要对教师进行培训和支持。 The discussion emphasizes the need for teacher training and support instead.