Global gender justice campaign #StandWithHer has just launched Creating a Gender-Just World, educational resources featuring a free curriculum and discussion guides to help educators empower students to imagine and build a world free of gender-based violence. Developed by Blueshift Education, with distribution led by ROCO Films, Creating a Gender-Just World includes the one-hour version of the documentary To Kill a Tiger and other grade-appropriate resources to foster conversations in schools, on campuses, and within the broader community across the U.S. and globally. This one-hour educational version of To Kill A Tiger is available on indie-film distributor and exhibition platform Kinema as well as through ROCO Films.
This groundbreaking curriculum, generously supported by the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation and the Chirag Foundation, seeks to cultivate a culture where everyone feels empowered to advocate for change, promoting healthy, respectful relationships based on gender equity and human rights, and striving to create safe environments where survivors can access support and justice.
Inspired by the Oscar®-nominated documentary To Kill A Tiger, the Creating a Gender-Just World curriculum and discussion guides offer a catalyst for change. To Kill A Tiger follows an Indian family’s fight for justice after their daughter, “Kiran,” is sexually assaulted. Facing tremendous challenges – social ostracization, death threats, financial hardship, and caste discrimination – Kiran and her parents courageously persevered, ultimately winning a landmark ruling holding her attackers accountable. The documentary and film-specific resources offer audiences, through Ranjit, Jaganti and “Kiran”’s inspiring illustration, a blueprint for what change can look like when we stand with survivors, challenge the status quo, and engage men and boys as partners in change.
Academy®Award Award-nominated director Nisha Pahuja says,
“The Creating a Gender-Just World curriculum is one of the cornerstones of the #StandWithHer movement, inspired by the family at the heart of To Kill a Tiger. It is my hope that students in the U.S. and around the world will come to know the story of “Kiran”, Ranjit, and Jaganti, and see that change is possible and that all of us as individuals can be part of the solution. I wish that I’d been taught the reality of gender-based violence as a human rights issue when I was a student. With this new curriculum, we are providing young people with a roadmap to creating a world free of gender-based violence as well as the empathy for one another that’s so critically needed at that age.“
Executive Producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas says,
“To create change, we must first listen, learn, and understand — and then we work to become part of the solution. That’s why I truly believe that the initiative to launch the ‘Creating a gender-just world’ curriculum in schools is such a powerful step, giving our children access to information and education that challenges deep-rooted inequalities.”
“This curriculum, thoughtfully designed by the team behind To Kill a Tiger and the #StandWithHer campaign has been created to galvanize students to also become active agents of change in the global fight to end gender-based violence. It is a free and vital course that encourages them to build the skills and awareness to foster respect and justice in their daily lives. The courage and determination shown by Kiran and her family, pioneering changemakers in their community, will now be used to inspire others. I am delighted to support the Creating A Gender-Just World Curriculum as part of the #StandWithHer campaign, reminding us that a more equitable and safer world is possible.”
Ziauddin Yousafzai, co-founder The Malala Fund says,
“To Kill a Tiger is a powerful story that cuts through silence and inspires dialogue. By bringing this film into classrooms, we give young people the chance to reflect, question, and reimagine their roles in advancing gender justice—because real change begins with education and the stories that move us.”
Middle School
Designed for middle school students, this curriculum explores the concepts of healthy relationships, consent, and gender justice in an accessible and age-appropriate manner. It emphasizes foundational topics, including building respectful relationships, understanding personal boundaries, and supporting survivors. The curriculum incorporates discussions, activities, and reflection exercises that focus on developing empathy and creating a safe space for conversations about gender equity, building the skills and awareness students need to foster respect and justice in their daily lives.
High School/Higher Education
The high school/higher education curriculum includes a 59-minute classroom version of the film To Kill a Tiger, which invites a more complex discussion about systemic barriers, justice, and accountability. Carefully curated, theme-based film segments support high school and higher education students to analyze scenes, discuss cultural norms, and critically reflect on issues of gender justice, legal responses, and community efforts, and their future roles as changemakers.
Professional Development
Beyond school and university settings, the film and curriculum resources are easily adaptable for professional development in various sectors, including law enforcement, NGOs, legal professionals, and faith communities, by providing an educational framework and resources to inform policies and practices related to gender justice.
As part of the educational package, nonprofit GBV organizations around the world can host To Kill a Tiger virtual fundraising screenings at no cost through Kinema.
“#StandWithHer recognizes the very real struggle many gender-based violence organizations face to sustain themselves at this moment”, continues Nisha. “These online screenings are a simple and powerful way for organizations to amplify their work and engage their communities. Participating organizations can set their own ticket prices and keep half of all proceeds raised—making this both an advocacy and fundraising opportunity. Through these initiatives, we aim to support not only the advancement of gender justice in schools but also those on the frontlines doing this critical work every day. I am so grateful to the National Film Board of Canada, Telefilm, Rogers and A.C Films Inc for their belief in this work.
Fran Sterling, Director Blueshift Education, says,
“This was a deeply meaningful project for me, as an educator, writer, and mother of daughters and a son. Working with the #StandWithHer team and our educational partners, we focused on using this family’s story to inspire students, empower them, and encourage thoughtful and meaningful conversations about violence prevention, accountability, and justice. It is not often that students encounter stories and learn about courage and bravery in the face of conflict and violence. This curriculum is more than a learning experience; it’s a beacon lighting the way.
J. L.Brent, High School Educator, Alexandria, VA, says,
“The To Kill a Tiger movie and the meticulously designed ‘Common Core’ based companion curriculum lend itself to multiple opportunities for authentic student engagement, including rigorous, standards-based service and Project Based Learning experiences. At its center, it is a story about survival, and the ripple effect collaborative social change activism can have. It is the story of a father’s love and a daughter’s determination to affect change in their own community, and by extension, advocate for “a world free of gender-based violence”. This is the perfect movie to inspire high school students to launch their own ideas about social justice and how they themselves can create a better world”.
Executive Director of the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation, Anita Bhatia, says,
“As a passionate advocate for a safer, more inclusive world, I believe the To Kill a Tiger curriculum is a crucial step toward that goal. It brings vital conversations about gender-based violence into schools, empowering students to confront these realities with empathy and courage. This program is not just about education; it’s about empowerment. It challenges young people to question, reflect, and build a world they can be proud of. By fostering awareness and compassion at this critical stage, we are giving the next generation the tools to forge a more equitable and compassionate society.”
Kristin Cooney, VP of Impact and Engagement, ROCO Films, says
“Educators are on the front lines of some of the most important conversations young people will have – and the ‘Creating a Gender-Just World Curriculum’ is an essential tool to help guide those discussions with confidence and care. Rooted in the deeply moving film To Kill A Tiger, these materials give teachers a powerful framework to explore complex issues like gender justice, consent, and systemic inequality in ways that are age-appropriate, engaging, and standards-aligned. At a moment when students are eager to make sense of the world around them, this curriculum equips educators not just to inform, but to inspire.”
Click here to access the Creating a Gender-Just World Curriculum: