Child Rights Seminar in Football Held at AFFA

A seminar on "Protecting Children's Rights in Football" was organized at the AFFA Education and Rehabilitation Center.

This was reported to "Report" by the press service of the institution.

The event was held with the support of UEFA and organized by AFFA within the framework of the Child Rights Month covering October 20 – November 20.

The seminar was opened by Kifayat Mustafayeva, AFFA's Social and Environmental Sustainability Manager. The training process was led by Ofelia Gafarova, expert on Project-Based Learning and project mentor, and Ramida Oktay gyzy, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.

The event was attended by social and environmental managers of clubs participating in the Misli Premier League. They were presented with practical materials on the protection of children's rights, the code of ethical conduct, the prevention of violence and discrimination, and the creation of a safe football environment.

The main purpose of the seminar is to recognize and protect children's rights in the football environment, prevent violence and dangerous behavior, form ethical behavior principles, and create a safe football environment. This initiative aims to strengthen the protection of children as part of a social responsibility project implemented through the joint efforts of AFFA and UEFA, and also to turn football into a means of social development and awareness.

Within the framework of the training program, participants participated in interactive tasks called "Rights Cards" and "Violation of Rights in Football", and held group discussions based on real scenarios for recognizing violence and dangerous behavior. They also gained practical skills in preparing educational materials with the "Prepare Your Brochure" activity and learned the principles of a safe football environment through the True/False game.

At the end of the seminar, participants were given recommendations on the development and application of a code of conduct, the establishment of feedback mechanisms for children, and the promotion of educational activities in clubs and academies.

AFFA plans to hold such seminars for national teams, league representatives and schoolchildren in the future.

The aim is to continuously promote a safe, inclusive and respectful environment in children's football.