The Pedro II School is under pressure to implement an anti-harassment protocol that has not been enacted despite approval, following a gang rape incident involving two of its students.
Parents, students, and teachers have been actively calling on Pedro II School (CPII), one of Rio de Janeiro's most prestigious institutions, to enforce their anti-harassment protocol, which has been on the books since last year but remains unimplemented. This push for action has gained urgency in light of a recent gang rape case involving a 17-year-old girl in Copacabana, with two of the alleged perpetrators being students at the school.
The protocol, officially known as the Sectoral Plan for the Prevention and Confrontation of Harassment and Discrimination, was approved by the school's Superior Council (Consup) multiple times, most recently in 2025. However, despite these approvals, there has been no follow-through on the implementation, leading to significant frustration and demands for accountability from the school community, particularly in the wake of the recent incident.
Students from the school have organized a protest to advocate for the actualization of the anti-harassment plan, emphasizing the need for a safer and more supportive environment. This case highlights the ongoing issues concerning sexual violence in educational institutions and poses questions about the effectiveness of current preventive measures, given the significant delay in implementing the approved actions.
