On September 24, Ukrainian Professional Esports Association (UPEA) and United Nations Children's Fund Ukraine (UNICEF) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The document aims to ensure the co-operation and partnership in children's rights protection and the education of children and youth.
Project goals:
1) Creation of the Recommendations for online gaming industry based on the Global Recommendations:
- Adaptation of the Global Recommendations for Online Gaming Industry to the national context
- Creation of a national-level document containing general recommendations for the online gaming industry
- Raise awareness about the national-level Recommendations
2) Development of Recommendations for children and their parents
- Commissioning of a nation-wide study, preparation and release of Recommendations on Safe Behavioral Practices for parents and children (dos and don'ts of gaming-related communications).
- Awareness raising among game developers and esports market operators, communication with and guidance for gamers (children) and their parents regarding the Safe Behavioral Practices and cyberbullying.