Safeguarding
Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy
Because our focus includes young people, their safety, dignity, and wellbeing come first in everything we do.
Draft for review. This policy is published as a draft. It becomes an operative policy only after the organization formally reviews, adopts, and implements it. Safeguarding officers, background-check procedures, and a reporting system are not yet confirmed and must be put in place before this policy is represented as operative.
Respect and dignity
Every child and young person is treated with respect, regardless of background, ability, or identity.
Prevention of abuse, exploitation, and harassment
The organization does not tolerate abuse, exploitation, or harassment of any kind. Activities are to be designed to reduce risk.
Safe participation
Activities involving young people should be planned with attention to physical and emotional safety, appropriate locations, and parental or guardian consent where required.
Appropriate conduct
Adults acting for the organization should behave professionally, avoid unsupervised one-to-one situations where possible, and never use their position to gain personal advantage.
Privacy and confidentiality
Personal information about young people is collected only when necessary and kept securely.
Reporting concerns
Anyone with a safeguarding concern should contact info@sportsanskimost.org. If a child is in immediate danger, contact the police or emergency services first.
Responding to incidents
Concerns should be taken seriously, recorded factually, and referred to the appropriate authorities where required by law.
Photography and media consent
Photographs or recordings of young people are taken and shared only with informed consent from the young person and, where required, a parent or guardian.
Supervision
Appropriate adult-to-youth supervision should be arranged for any in-person activity.
Legal and reporting obligations
The organization will follow the child protection laws of Mongolia and any other obligations that apply.
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