THE next generation can be the one that “eradicates misogyny,” according to Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf.

Mr Yousaf made the remarks ahead of launching a new framework for tackling gender-based violence in the nation’s schools, alongside Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth.

The scheme was developed alongside Rape Crisis Scotland and Zero Tolerance, working with students and school staff to tackle what Mr Yousaf described as the  “worrying emerging trend” of growing misogyny in school identified in last year’s Our Behaviour in Scottish Schools report.

He said: “By starting conversations amongst pupils that challenge societal views which normalise gender-based violence, it is my sincere hope that we can empower young people to be the generation that eradicates misogyny.”

Offering its support to the effort to deal with the “sexual harassment and sexist abuse” towards female teachers and students he describes as “commonplace,” the NASUWT’s Mike Corbett said: “We welcome the commitment to tackling the many forms of misogyny and supporting effective practice in schools.

“This must also include equipping schools to confront sexism and misogyny in the curriculum.

“Women and girls have a right to be afforded safety, security and respect at all times.”