The new policy is an additional step in ensuring safety and protection of children: President
The policy aims to ensure the safety and protection of children participating in sporting events from abuse, neglect, and harm
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the "Child Safeguarding Policy" is an additional step toward ensuring complete protection and safety for children.
President Solih stated this at the event held at the President’s Office, on Wednesday, to launch the policy formulated by the Maldives Olympic Committee in association with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC).
In his remarks at the ceremony, President Solih stated that the "Child Safeguarding Policy" is an additional step toward ensuring complete protection and safety for children in all aspects of their lives, including the field of sports.
President Solih stated that the policy would also help advance children's knowledge and understanding of their rights.
President Solih emphasized that the policy would be implemented on a national scale, assuring the cooperation of all government offices and institutions. The President urged families and civil society to support the policy's implementation, emphasizing how far it has come in terms of child protection and safety.
The "Child Safeguarding Policy" was drawn up in accordance with international best practices and in line with the Maldives' Constitution, laws, and regulations.
The policy aims to ensure the safety and protection of children participating in sporting events from abuse, neglect, and harm.
