Development and Implementation of Safeguarding policy for Pakistan Junior League (PJL): An Initiative by Mr. Ramiz Hasan Raja

Abstract

Sustainable development Goal (SDGs) is the global priority. To achieve the SDGs, the essential agenda of 2030 envisages a world to invest in its children. The participation in cricket or any support requires physical, psychological and social support. The agenda of safeguardingand protection is not only in supports but in all spheres of lifebecomes the main concerning point across the globe, at that time“Mr. Ramiz Hassan Raja”, took an initiative for wellbeing of the children while serving as a chairman of “Pakistan Cricket Board” in the form of “Pakistan Junior League (PJL) for the players who aged less than 19 years. During his tenure the safeguarding policy has been developed, implemented and monitored throughout the league. Through the capacity building of the players, coaches and supportive staff (n=138) awareness has been increased for promoting the specific culture that is “Value, listen to and respect all people” is the responsibility of all team members. For the sustainability of the safeguarding policy a proper hierarchy system has been developed following the 06 main basic International principals of safeguarding at individual and institutional level.