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Al Etihad
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Department of Community Development launches Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities
12 June 2025 13:13 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi has introduced the Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities with the aim of creating a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive and enjoy sports free from in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), the Family Care Authority (FCA), and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the policy aligns with Federal Law No (3) of 2016, known as Wadeema, and its executive regulations. The policy applies to all sports entities in Abu Dhabi, as well as to all workers and volunteers involved in sports activities outside educational institutions. To support the policy's implementation, the department will roll out a comprehensive awareness on the new policy, Mohamed Helal Al Balooshi, Executive Director of the Community Engagement and Sports Sector at DCD, said: 'The Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities reflects the department's commitment to promoting the welfare of children and ensuring their safety in all areas." He added, "It is an important step that promotes the healthy growth and development of children, in line with the vision of our leadership, which is keen to protect children and ensure their rights and safety. The policy focuses on enhancing awareness and community participation in protecting children by empowering sports entities, parents and workers in the sports sector to effectively assume their Balooshi explained that 'The policy includes a comprehensive set of principles and mechanisms that ensure the application of the highest standards of protection, including the appointment of child protection coordinators in sports entities, and the provision of mandatory training programmes for workers and volunteers to ensure their readiness to deal with any potential dangers, in addition to imposing strict procedures for reporting and following up on violations, which enhances the culture of transparency and accountability.'Four Main Safety PrinciplesThe policy is based on four main principles that ensure parents and their children feel safe by promoting the right to participate, zero tolerance for child abuse, as well as responsibility, accountability, protection, and policy aims to establish mechanisms, standards, and procedures to safeguard children in all sports entities and facilities. It also seeks to protect children participating in sports activities from any behaviour, conduct, or actions that violate their rights, harm their interests, or cause them physical or emotional harm. Additionally, the policy provides support for children in sports activities who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, or policy mandates that all employees in sports entities and facilities who interact directly with children must report any suspected or alleged cases of child abuse, neglect, or violence within the sports sector. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of sports entities, professional athletes, volunteers, parents, and caregivers in addressing such cases. This approach aims to promote the well-being and safety of children in sports, foster positive behaviour, build healthy social relationships, uphold standards of sportsmanship, and create a safe and constructive environment for sports policy includes the development of legal frameworks to prevent anyone who poses a threat to children from participating in sports activities, in addition to preventing them from joining any sports entity, work or other environment that allows them to deal with children. It also focuses on coordination with the competent authorities and concerned parties to ensure the protection of the rights of all children participating in sports Child Protection Policy in the Sports Entities prohibits all forms of child abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying in any form, and any type of discrimination based on race, age, gender, nationality, religion, or developmental delays. The policy was developed through the collaborative efforts of DCD, ADSC, FCA and ECA, along with various relevant partners in the health, society, sports and education sectors, including the UAE Pro League, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the Ministry of Education, in addition to the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the Emirates Schools Establishment.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
CM Maryam vows to safeguard rights of children
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the 'International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression' said that millions of innocent children in Palestine and Kashmir have unfortunately become victims of Israeli and Indian aggression. When the innocent smiles of children turn into sighs and sobs, humanity feels heartfelt grief and sorrow over it, she said, adding: 'Thousands of small bodies buried under the rubble of buildings in Gaza are a testament of global apathy to Israeli aggression. In Gaza, the buildings destroyed due to Israeli bombing have not only turned into rubble but thousands of innocent children also got buried under it. The environment of Kashmir is filled with heavy sobs of children whose voices have been muted forever.' She regretted that this human tragedy being faced by the innocent children who have become victims of aggression across the globe speaks volume of the dark side of human history. The Chief Minister denounced that children unfortunately become victims of aggression not only in wars but also in peacetime. She highlighted that all possible measures will be taken to protect the innocent children from becoming victims of all kinds of exploitation and aggression in Punjab. She outlined that the provincial cabinet of Punjab has approved the 'Child Protection Policy' for the first time in Pakistan. Every institution, every law and every step of the Punjab government is aligned for the rights, protection and welfare of the children. She emphasized that a society which cannot guarantee and provide peace to the children can never achieve sustainable peace itself. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Palestinian, Kashmiri kids facing aggression'
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that millions of children in Palestine and Kashmir have unfortunately become victims of Israeli and Indian aggression. She stated in her message on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression that when the smiles of children turn into sighs and sobs, humanity feels heartfelt grief and sorrow over it. She said thousands of small bodies buried under the rubble of buildings in Gaza are a testament to global apathy over Israeli aggression. In Gaza, the buildings destroyed due to Israeli bombing have not only turned into rubble but buried thousands of innocent children under it. The chief minister said the atmosphere of Kashmir is filled with heavy sobs of children whose voices have been muted forever. She regretted that this human tragedy being faced by the innocent children who have become victims of aggression across the globe speaks volume of the dark side of human history. The chief minister denounced the fact that children unfortunately become victims of aggression not only in wars but also in peacetime. She highlighted that all possible measures will be taken to protect the children from becoming victims of all kinds of exploitation and aggression in Punjab. She outlined that the provincial cabinet has approved the Child Protection Policy for the first time in Pakistan. Every institution, every law and every step of the Punjab government is aligned for the rights, protection and welfare of the children. She emphasised that a society that cannot guarantee and provide peace to the children can never achieve sustainable peace itself.
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Funding urged to safeguard children
Rights defenders have called for immediate enforcement of the Child Protection Policy approved by the Punjab cabinet. The Executive Director of Search for Justice, Iftikhar Mubarak, emphasised the need for dedicated funding to ensure that the policy does not remain a symbolic gesture. "It is essential that the upcoming provincial budget includes a clear financial commitment to child protection and welfare," he said, advocating for a unified action plan that clearly defines the responsibilities of all relevant departments. Children Advocacy Network Pakistan Convener Rasheeda Qureshi called for the integration of child protection measures into the annual development and operational budgets of all public sector departments. She also recommended the introduction of child protection budgeting guidelines to ensure equitable resource distribution and strengthen accountability mechanisms. Child Rights Movement Punjab Coordinator Mudassar Ahmad stressed the urgency of swift implementation. He proposed the establishment of child protection committees at the district and tehsil levels to localise and operationalise the policy. "The bureau's role has now expanded - it must strengthen interdepartmental coordination for moving forward," he added. The civil society representatives urged the Punjab government not to stop at policy approval.
Reuters
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
West Indies cricket bodies to review player safety after harassment allegations
March 21 (Reuters) - The West Indies Players' Association and Cricket West Indies said on Friday they would review safety protocols following allegations of sexual harassment during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020. "WIPA and CWI will come together to review all aspects of player protection within West Indies cricket. This joint effort reflects our commitment to upholding the highest standards of player welfare and ensuring that all safeguards remain robust and effective," the two bodies said in a joint statement. The review follows previous measures, including new safety protocols for women's tours introduced in 2021 and the provision of single-room accommodation for the senior women's team on international tours from 2023. They also highlighted the creation of the CWI Women's Cricket Transformation Committee to further the development of women's cricket. Both organizations reaffirmed adherence to UNICEF's Child Protection Policy, ensuring that minors are never housed in the same room as adults, and confirmed the continuation of mandatory training for officials to maintain player welfare standards.
