Aproximativ unul din cinci copii din Europa sunt victime ale unei forme de violență sexuală.
Acestea includ atingerea sexuală, violul, hărțuirea sexuală, grooming, exhibiționismul, exploatarea în prostituție și pornografie, extorcarea și constrângerea sexuală online...
Abuzul sexual lasă adesea cicatrici pe viață
Din cauza abuzului de putere și de încredere
Între 70% și 85% dintre copii își cunosc agresorul
Marea majoritate a copiilor sunt victimele oamenilor în care au încredere
Abuzul se întâmplă și în sport
În sport, copiii pot fi expuși riscului deoarece:
o toleranță înaltă la violență fizică și răni
conducere autoritară și relații de putere inegale între antrenori și sportivi
evitarea scandalului: incidentele sunt reduse la tăcere
raport de gen dominat de bărbați
contactul fizic este adesea necesar
structuri de recompensă
comportamentul sexual inadecvat este adesea tolerat, discriminarea și inegalitatea de gen acceptată
situații de risc potențial: vestiare, dușuri, carpooling (partajarea de mașină), înnoptări
Copiilor le este greu să vorbească
Aproximativ 1/3 din copiii abuzați nu spun niciodată nimănui
Unii copii nu sunt capabili să recunoască abuzul: copii foarte mici, copii cu dizabilități
Teama de a nu fi crezut sau teama de consecințe: represalii și impact posibil asupra familiei, carierei, reputației
Rușine and vinovăție
Copiii nu știu cui să spună
Se presupune că sportivii puternici, vulnerabilitatea este considerată o slăbiciune
Confuzie : unii copii cred că se află într-o adevărată „relație”
Adulții trebuie să rupă tăcerea
Sportul poate deveni un mediu de abilitare și protector pentru copii
Depinde de adulți să prevină abuzul, să protejeze copiii și să ajute la combaterea impunității
Tăietori de tăcere
Aceștia sunt sportivi, antrenori, cluburi, federații, personalități politice și lideri de opinie care se angajează să ia MĂSURI concrete pentru a opri abuzurile sexuale asupra copiilor în sport
"I excel at my sport thanks to the safe and healthy environment that I have enjoyed from the beginning of my career. I know that not all children are so lucky. I will do everything at my level to have codes of conduct implemented in my sport, to minimise risks and to know how to deal with them"
"I have become a fulfilled woman, a CEO and a caring mother who listens to her children. I wish that, if they decide to do sport, that they can do it in a healthy environment where anyone is free to speak up"
"Sport is my life. I’m enjoying its many benefits since my early childhood. We, the athletes, have to speak up. We must fight to protect sports values and for sport grounds to remain environments where all children can develop to their full potential, regardless of their origins. I will encourage other athletes to join this cause."
"At the age of 15, I was a national Champion in gymnastics and participated in the Moscow Olympics. I am a survivor of child sexual abuse in sport. It took me over 30 years to find my #voice. Today I support survivors and work to promote safe and protective sporting environments. It is the adults’ responsibility to keep children safe, healthy and happy. We must break the silence and #StartToTalk"
"There is no moment as beautiful as childhood to truly live sport. Sport holds the unique power to make girls and boys dream while, at the same time, teaching them how to live life. We, the people in the world of sport, have a moral obligation to fight for this world to be always safe and comforting for all children — anywhere in the world and regardless of their background."
"A child’s love for sport is one of the most pure and beautiful feelings that exist. Since childhood, football has always been my safe haven, and this is exactly what sport practice should feel like for every boy or girl around the world. Whoever loves sport and cares about human life must be ready to stand up for child protection."
"Many children suffer abuse in their sport activities; adults must work to stop this and create safe environments. There’s no time to waste, it´s time to #StartToTalk and futsal players are committed with the cause"
"Education and strict protocols are needed to identify, to prevent and to avoid sexual abuse that, in 80% of cases, is from the child’s circle of trust. Futsal players are against these actions and support #StartToTalk."
"I became the victim of sexual abuse in the youth academy of Vitesse football club at the age of twelve. For twenty years I walked around with my secret, a big taboo in the sports world. I overcame a deep psychological crisis because of the abuse and now want to help other athletes and prevent abuse. That is why I founded the ‘’Break the silence Foundation’’, which is committed to prevent and tackle abuse in sports."
"When I remember my youth, my sport memories are the most present and allow me to relive the happiness and innocence of those days. This is why, whether in my role as a public figure or a sportswoman, I feel compelled and have always tried to defend children’s rights and break the silence surrounding sexual abuse. Let us ensure that sport makes magic in the life of every child"
"I have played ice-hockey since I learned to walk. I love the game, the speed at which decisions must be taken, as well as the strong team spirit. But abuse happens in ice-hockey too. We coaches have a major role to play. It is our duty to speak out and ensure that everyone practicing ice-hockey feels safe. Let’s #StartToTalk and make sure sexual abuse and exploitation has no place in our locker rooms, in our teams, in our clubs. The training kit provided will help us to prevent and respond to abuse. I invite all my coach colleagues around the world to join."
"It is a fundamental principle of Olympism that the practice of sport is a human right. This right must be exercised freely without fear of harassment or abuse of any kind. We must be more determined than ever to protect athletes. One case, is one case too many. We must ensure that sport earns the trust of parents - the same parents whose children we hope to carry the torch of Olympism for future generations. Together, we can make a profound difference, and ensure that sport leads the way, in preventing harassment and abuse, in all forms."
"For as long as I can remember swimming has been my passion. As an athlete I was able to thrive in a safe and supportive environment. This is the right that all athletes have. All forms of harassment and abuse are detrimental to athlete welfare. We must stand together to promote Safe Sport for all."
"All forms of harassment and abuse are against the Olympic values. Some may constitute a criminal offence. It is imperative that we safeguard athletes, who are at the heart of the Olympic Movement. All athletes have the right to safe sport – sport which is fair, equitable and free from all forms of harassment and abuse."
Schimbători de joc
Acestea sunt guverne, organizații, instituții, federații, cluburi și echipe care colaborează cu noi pentru a introduce schimbările necesare pentru a face sportul un mediu sigur și de abilitare PENTRU TOȚI COPII
"Sport has the power to positively affect social groups; it has the power to change them. It inspires us through its values to create a more human society. Leading figures in sport and sports bodies must especially protect children and young people from any kind of abuse within the field of sport, within the sports family. We must ensure a healthy and safe sports environment that contributes to the physical and mental development of children and young people and safeguards the Olympic sports values in all areas and in society as a whole. Zero tolerance for abuse! We fight all forms of abuse in sport, at school, on the field, in the arena! And we say: ‘Break the Silence - Speak out, do not tolerate’. We all work together for a new, bright, modern, fair, transparent and democratic sport structure."
"Where child protection systems fail, this must be acknowledged. High-profile scandals have shed light on institutional violence: in places where children should feel safe to live, learn and pursue their interests, hobbies and sports, they have instead been abused. It is very difficult for children to speak up about incidents of this kind – instead, adults must be ready to prevent violence, to protect victims, and to end impunity for the perpetrators."
"Creating a safe playing environment for children is integral to our social responsibility objectives. The tools and materials developed by the Council of Europe as part of its Start to Talk initiative are extremely valuable and will certainly complement our own measures. We are committed to cooperate with the Council of Europe to further strengthen the protection of children in sport, particularly in football."
"FIFA would like to express its support for the “Start to talk” initiative of the Council of Europe Agreement on Sport (EPAS). FIFA has a statutory commitment, elaborated in its human rights policy, to respecting all internationally recognised human rights. It is in the process of expanding its policy framework in order to address precisely the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Through concrete actions and cooperation in policy formulation between the Council of Europe and FIFA, we look forward to benefiting from each other’s experience and expertise in order to create a safer environment for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our communities."
"Oro, Plata y Bronce is dedicated to the promotion of safe sport, free from all forms of violence against athletes. We support athletes and their families and work with sport organisations and institutions to help reduce risks for children, young athletes and vulnerable adults. We are delighted to join and amplify the Council of Europe #starttotalk initiative."
"With our network of over 14 500 practitioners committed to stop child sexual exploitation and trafficking in the United-Kingdom, we are delighted to support the #starttotalk campaign. We are fully committed to raising awareness of the standards, tools and resources developed by the Council of Europe and to promote the silence breakers’ commitment across our network."
"Public authorities and sport organisations share the responsibility to prevent and respond to sexual abuse against children in sport. I trust that many governments, organisations and institutions will partner with us to unleash sport’s potential to create safe and protective environments for all children. Don’t be a spectator. Be the game changer!"
"The Government of Spain gives absolute priority to the needs and rights of children, and to the struggle to guarantee them a safe, healthy and abuse-free environment. The physical and sporting activity of our children is a vital part of their integral development. For the Ministry of Justice and the High Council for Sport of Spain, abuse stays off side #abusestaysoffside"
"Given the unique role that sport plays in the lives of children and young athletes, particularly in their education, training and personal and social development, we are committed to raise awareness, implement protective measures in sport organisations, along with the empowerment of athletes and capacity building of Athletes' Entourage to the risks related with sexual harassment and abuse in sport context"
"Futsal is practiced by girls and boys since early years, at school or sport clubs and leagues, and always surrounded by adults. Make a goal playing with whoever you want, but mainly… save every uncomfortable situation for you, don´t be afraid and #StartToTalk. AJFS & AJFSF give you all the support!"
"We are deeply affected by the immense suffering of victims of sexual abuse. What they experience is very dramatic. That is why we take measures to support victims, to act decisively against perpetrators and to prevent more casualties. The #StartToTalk initiative of the Council of Europe is very helpful in this"
"For many children and young people, sport represents a fundamental source of well-being where they find a second family. The trust and confidence normally found in a healthy environment generates an illusion of opportunity, which can lead to situations of sexual abuse. It is crucial that each of us is able to contribute to breaking the silence to ensure a protective sporting environment!"
"The Norwegian Government is strongly committed to fighting all forms of violence and sexual abuse against children. The large majority of our children and teenagers have participated in sports at some point in their childhood. We owe them to fully enjoy their rights to participate in sport in a safe environment, free from sexual violence."
"Sport is global, crossing cultures and laws. But there is only one culture that must apply to athletes - one of respect. The IOC firmly rejects all forms of harassment and abuse, which have no place in sport, nor in society, and advocates for safe and supportive sports environments. We all share the responsibility to take affirmative steps to help protect sport and all those that take part in it. We applaud the Council of Europe for this important initiative, which complements our efforts to safeguard athletes and create safe and enjoyable sporting experiences."
Noi putem ajuta
Convenția Consiliului Europei pentru protecția copiilor împotriva exploatării și a abuzurilor sexuale detaliază măsurile care trebuie luate
Protejează copiii din 48 de state
Pentru a opri abuzul asupra copiilor în sport,
Consiliul Europei ajută la:
Îmbunătățirea legislației și politicilor
Stabilirea strategiilor de protecție a copiilor pentru structuri, activități și evenimente sportive
Elaborarea codurilor de conduită
Antrenarea profesioniștilor în sport: antrenori, manageri sportivi și factorilor de decizie politică
Abilitarea părinților
Abilitarea copiilor
Pentru a afla mai multe
Există multe instrumente ale Consiliului Europei disponibile pentru a vă ajuta:
Un proiect în cooperare cu Uniunea Europeană pentru a proteja copiii în domeniul sportului
Acord parțial extins privind sportul
Munca noastră pentru un sport etic, incluziv și sigur
Construirea unei Europe pentru și cu copii
Munca noastră pentru protejarea drepturilor copiilor și eliminarea violenței împotriva copiilor
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