By Kim Se-jeong
Seoul’s education office said it is launching a special human rights education program for athletes and coaches in school, as part of efforts to prevent violence and sexual assaults on campuses.
According to Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, the program will reach out to almost 3,200 student athletes and their instructors in elementary, middle and high schools, where experts will hold workshops.
An education official said this year’s program will be more comprehensive and interactive compared with the existing program. Last year, the city education office hosted 12 sessions in total. This year, 65 are scheduled.
The new program is in response to mounting calls for human rights education for student athletes.
Reports have shown violence and sexual assault are common among them. In sexual assault cases, coaches are often involved.
The nation’s human rights commission has made a set of human rights guidelines for athletes. The education office said it will offer counseling services for these students.