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Our fan gallery of PFQ supporters is looking pretty busy these days. Why aren't *you* on it? playfairqatar.org.uk/#sectio…
Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told
ITUC-Africa raises ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices and calls on Caf to press Fifa on human rights
ITUC Africa calls for “immediate and decisive action” on Saudi Arabia & its World Cup 1/2
Another World Cup will be tainted by worker deaths if Fifa fails to act, say rights groups theguardian.com/global-devel…
They’re quite right, and the déjà vu stings
In order to prevent serious abuses, FIFA needs to secure clear commitments to improve human rights in the countries likely to host the 2030 and 2034 men's football World Cup tournaments 👇 amn.st/6011uYWY7
Playfair Qatar retweeted
Read this 👇 if you're wondering what sports have to do with workers' rights and human rights.
Proud of @AmbetBWI's contribution along with so many experts and practitioners.
Labour is part of the game 👷♀️❤️⚽️
Playfair Qatar retweeted
NEW 🚨: FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales.
This comes after Jennifer Hermoso's union called for him to 'not go unpunished - after he kissed her without consent during the World Cup medal ceremony.
Hermoso has spoken out, saying her union Futpro would "defend my interests" in the matter.
What should have been a celebration of women's football has been blighted by misogyny, abuse and sexism.
The fight for equality is far from over.
‘It’s not a fad’: the truth behind Saudi Arabia’s dizzying investment in sport theguardian.com/football/202…
Playfair Qatar retweeted
FIFA will earn $11 Billion between 2023 and 2026.
So why are they depriving women workers in the FIFA apparel supply chain their right to basic pay?
bit.ly/3pU7fiX
#FIFAWWC
Revealed: Saudi Arabia’s $6bn spend on ‘sportswashing’ theguardian.com/world/2023/j…
Playfair Qatar retweeted
The US State Department’s latest "Trafficking in Persons" report lists Qatar, the UAE, Malaysia, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia as Tier 2 Countries, and Bahrain as Tier 1.
While we welcome the decision to place Malaysia and South Africa in Tier 2, we are deeply concerned by the decision to list the Gulf states in Tier 2.
Playfair Qatar retweeted
"They are unable to find other work because their visas are tied to their employer."
From Malaysia to Qatar to the UK, this practice - and all the exploitation it brings with it - needs to end.
The UK mimicking Qatar again…
‘Sold a dream’: migrant workers at children’s care chain left without pay for months theguardian.com/society/2023…
The UK mimicking Qatar again…
‘Sold a dream’: migrant workers at children’s care chain left without pay for months theguardian.com/society/2023…
It’s already being spun as a seal of approval for Qatar, and it hasn’t even happened yet. Cynical
Qatar to preside over key labour meet in new boost for Doha | Nation nation.africa/kenya/news/wor…
Excellent!
ETUC Congress adopts emergency resolution condemning Qatar being given presidency of @ilo while workers continue to face terrible abuses there
Moved by @cmcanea @unisontheunion @UNISON_global @etuc_ces #ETUC50
@kategobell @StephenJRusse1l @MarielaInt
We've only just seen this article from December - depressing mapping the named potential bidding countries against the ITUC Global Rights Index scores (1-5, high is worst)
India 5
Indonesia 5
Qatar 4 (but slipping badly in recent months)
Turkey 5
Saudi A 5*
* when last featured
