25 November: LND steps up fight against violence to women, on and off pitch | OneFootball

“Possession only counts on the ball.” It is from this belief that the National Amateur League once again reaffirms its commitment to promoting respect, gender equality, and the fight against all forms of violence against women, reminding us how football should be a powerful educational tool. “In our sport, possession, control, and pressure are technical gestures, not attitudes towards people.

November 25, LND reaffirms its commitment against violence towards women through a social and on-field campaign

And it is precisely from here that football must take responsibility in the fight against gender violence – emphasizes Luca De Simoni, coordinator of the Social Responsibility Area of the Amateur League. We must remember that violence is not only physical but also psychological and verbal, and words can be associated with behaviors that hurt. We have the duty to be the first to set a good example, promoting correct and respectful messages.”

Throughout the month of November, the LND, through its Social Responsibility Area, has carried out numerous initiatives to raise awareness among athletes, managers, families, and fans. From messages read on all fields before matches, to constant support for 1522, the national anti-violence and stalking number, to the campaign “Teaming up against violence,” conceived by Gaia Simonetti, which brought testimonies of the fight against violence into the amateur world, with parents who lost their daughter to femicide.

Through regional committees, the LND has consolidated a path that has placed football at the center of concrete social responsibility: educating about respect, recognizing signs of abuse, giving voice and support to those in difficulty. With these actions, the Amateur League confirms that sport is not only competition, but also culture, community, and civic commitment.

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