Article I (Scope of application)
All club employees and all members of the technical, administrative and medical staff must follow and apply the provisions contained in this document
Article II (obligation)
1 – Alorooba-FC is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare and the rights of all children for which it has a duty of care. It recognizes the responsibility to promote safe practice and to Protect children of all backgrounds from harm, abuse and exploitation.
2-Club officers and other members will work together to respect the rights of children who are members or guests of the club
Article III- 3 The policy is based on the following principles
1-The welfare of children when involved in club activities is the primary concern
2. Child protection is everyone’s responsibility 3. Children have the right to express views on all matters which affect them, should they wish to do so
Article IV- Procedures to be followed by the club
1-Adopt and implement the Child Protection Policy and relevant procedures as necessary
2- Appoint a designated officer and to adopt best practice to safeguard and protect children from abuse and to reduce risk to themselves and other members
3- Support the designated officer to respond to any allegations of misconduct or abuse of children in line with this policy and relevant procedures
4- Regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of this policy and relevant procedures
5- Dissemination of the child protection policy to all employees and affiliates of the club and all members of the technical, administrative and medical bodies 6- Organizing periodic workshops with all employees and affiliates of the club and all members of the technical, administrative and medical bodies to explain the rights of the child and all the policies contained in this document
Article V- Important concepts and definitions
- Concerned Entities: Local authorities concerned with the children’s affairs.
- Child: Every human being born alive and who is under eighteen years old.
- Custodian of the child: The person legally liable for the child or entrusted with his care.
- Child Protection Specialist: The person licensed and appointed by the Club to preserve the rights of the child and protect him/her within the limits of his competencies as stated in this Law.
- Child Abuse: Every action or omission that would lead to the harm of the child and prevent the latter’s upbringing and growth in a sound, safe and healthy manner.
- Child Neglect: Failure of the parents or the custodian to take necessary actions to preserve the child’s life, as well as his/her physical, mental and moral integrity from risks and to protect his/her various rights.
- Violence against children: Deliberate use of force against any child by any individual or group that would lead to actual harm to the health, growth or survival of the child.
- Best Interests of the child: Placing the interests of the child above everything else and having priority and preference in all circumstances, regardless of the interests of other parties
The competent authorities and the concerned entities shall:
1- Maintain the child’s right to life, survival and development and provide all necessary opportunities to facilitate the same and grant him/her a free, secure and developed life.
2- Protect the child from all forms of neglect, exploitation and abuse and from any physical and psychological violence that exceeds the limits of the Sharia and the Law, such as the rights of the parents and their equivalents to discipline their children.
3- Raise the child in a way to adhere to his/her Islamic faith and to have pride in his/her national identity and respect for the culture of human brotherhood.
4- Protect the best interests of the child.
5- Raise awareness among children on their rights, obligations and duties in a society in which justice, equality, tolerance and moderation prevail.
6- Raise the child on the sense of morality, particularly the respect of his/her parents and family and social surroundings.
7- Spread the culture of child rights as widely as possible using appropriate means. 8- Involve the child in the aspects of community life according to his/her age, maturity and developed abilities in order to be raised on the love of work, initiatives, legitimate earning and self-reliance
Article 7- Accreditation and review
This Policy and relevant procedures will be regularly reviewed:
a. In accordance with changes in legislation and guidance on the protection of
Children or following any relevant changes within Alorooba-FC
b. Following any concerns raised about the protection of children within Alorooba-FC c. In all other circumstances, at least every three years.