Recent European research, involving participants from all 28 European states and reflecting the experiences of 42,000 women across EU, managed to capture the real face of Domestic Violence in Europe for a first time. The data from the survey dreadfully shows that one in three women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15.*

The Malta FA through its Football Social Responsibility (FSR) department has embarked on the project Goalscore.  The aim of this is is an innovative project funded by the EU (Erasmus+ programme) is to create awareness on domestic violence in sessions devised primarily for football coaches who work with womens’ teams. Local football clubs will be given the opportunity to participate in this project over the next two years. The Malta FA will also be extending the sessions to coaches at all levels and even to coaches in other sports.  Early next year a convention will be held to discuss and propose initiatives in taking football deeper into social issues.

The Head of the Malta FA’s FSR Department, Peter Busuttil, explained that ‘this is an exciting project for the Department, especially because it prioritises women’s football and social issues, which is certainly making important steps forward’.

The Malta FA is the lead partner in Goalscore, and it is working in collaboration with the Malta Women’s Lobby, the Portuguese Football Association, the Romanian Football Association, Unimore, Filia, APAV and Euractiv.

Source: mfa.com.mt