- Mojtaba Salek, head of the Football Federation's Social Responsibility Committee, while outlining the committee's upcoming programs, emphasized the need to use football's capacity to promote ethics, strengthen social participation, and expand cultural activities at all levels.
The committee's main upcoming programs include the following areas:
1. Proposing alternative penalties with a social responsibility approach in issued judicial rulings
Reviewing and presenting proposals for using alternative punishments and corrective measures in response to certain football offenses, with the aim of strengthening the culture of accountability, compensating for the effects of improper behavior, and turning disciplinary measures into an opportunity for education and behavior reform, in compliance with the regulations and authorities of the competent bodies.
2. Implementing the 'After the Final Whistle' plan
Planning to preserve and strengthen the national players' social standing after the end of their time with the national team and to provide the opportunity to benefit from their experiences, social credibility, and capabilities in cultural, educational, and social activities, with the aim of ensuring the continued role of football figures in society.
3. Drafting a comprehensive social responsibility guideline for Iranian football
Preparing and drafting a comprehensive guideline to explain the duties, responsibilities, and framework of social activities in the various sectors and levels of football, futsal, and beach soccer, with an emphasis on creating executive mechanisms and performance evaluation.
4. Holding a national festival of social responsibility and fair play in football
This festival aims to identify, introduce, and honor players, coaches, referees, fans, grassroots teams, and other actors who play an effective role in promoting ethics, fair play, respect for opponents, and charitable and social actions. With a positive and educational approach, this festival seeks to turn responsible behavior into a widespread model in the football community.
5. Holding a conference to raise awareness and explain the foundations of social responsibility in football
Holding a specialized conference aimed at increasing the awareness of managers, officials, coaches, and football actors about the concepts, standards, and international experiences of social responsibility, and examining ways to localize this approach in accordance with the capacities and needs of Iranian football.
6. Setting up a fan culture exhibition
Designing and holding an exhibition with the participation of football people and fans inside and outside the country, to promote a culture of responsible fandom, mutual respect, combating violence and insults in stadiums, and strengthening social solidarity and vitality through football.
7. Developing social responsibility programs for Iranians active in football abroad
Planning to establish connections and cooperation with players, coaches, veterans, and other members of the Iranian football community abroad and to use their professional and social capacities in implementing cultural, humanitarian, and social responsibility programs.
8. Expanding inter-sectoral cooperation and signing memoranda of understanding
Developing interaction with governmental and non-governmental organizations, institutions, and groups related to the cultural, social, educational, and support fields, with the aim of synergizing capacities, implementing joint programs, and increasing the effectiveness of football's social responsibility actions.
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