In order to raise awareness about violence against women and children, Turkey’s four major football clubs—Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Beşiktaş, and Trabzonspor—made meaningful posts under the hashtag “Do Not Touch Women and Children.” This initiative serves as an important call to attention regarding the incidents of violence committed against women and children in society and aims to prevent such behaviors. The tweets from the clubs received support from fans and a wide audience.
Below are the contributions of these four major clubs:
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce Sports Club emphasized once again its stance against all forms of violence and called for unity against any evil that touches the lives of women and children. The post read:
“We stand against violence towards women and children! Every individual in our society should live in safety. Let’s fight together for a world without violence! #DoNotTouchWomenAndChildren”
Galatasaray
Galatasaray provided a message of support for victims of violence through its tweet, stating that protecting women and children is everyone’s responsibility. The post included:
“We will not remain silent against violence! It is our duty to protect our women and children. We will continue to raise our voices for a safer and fairer world. #DoNotTouchWomenAndChildren”
Besiktas
Besiktas also made a strong statement on social media, emphasizing that silence is not an option in the face of violence. They shared the following message:
“We cannot remain silent against violence! Standing by women and children and opposing all crimes committed against them is our humanitarian duty. #DoNotTouchWomenAndChildren”
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor supported this meaningful campaign, highlighting the importance of women and children in building the future. The club’s tweet conveyed this message:
“We will never turn a blind eye to violence against our women and children, who are the guarantee of our future! Together for a brighter future! #DoNotTouchWomenAndChildren”
The powerful messages from these four major clubs call on people from all segments of society to take action against violence towards women and children. Utilizing the unifying power of sports to raise awareness on this significant social issue is seen as a major step in the fight against violence.
