Football 4 Rights

FIFPRO is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution in Iran after campaigning for women’s rights and basic freedom in his country. We stand in solidarity with Amir and call for the immediate removal of his punishment.

#Fifa accused of failing to adhere to its own human rights commitments. #WorldCup2022 theguardian.com/football/2022/…

“FIFA continues to cash in on billions of dollars in revenue but refuses to offer a single cent for the families of migrant workers who died or those workers who were cheated out of their wages.” Read @hrw @amnesty @EquidemOrg @fairsqprojects statement hrw.org/news/2022/12/1…

While we enjoy the France-England match (what a game!) on #HumanRightsDay let's remember that companies involved in #FIFAWorldCup , and FIFA itself, must respect #HumanRights . And that States have an obligation to protect and guarantee the rights of all people. #bizhumanrights

📣Wednesday, @fairsqprojects will hold a press conference on the case of Abdullah Ibhais, a former Media Manager for Qatar’s World Cup committee who was arrested after voicing concerns over the treatment of migrant workers. Folks can RSVP to migrantrightscoalitionmedia@gmail.com

Brilliant photo of Germany team protesting against being silenced by FIFA.

What a goal! #FIFA is set to make $6 billion in revenue from the #FIFAWorldCup. We are calling on @FIFACom to dip into that 💰 and compensate the workers who suffered to make this tournament happen. #PayUpFIFA ⚽️ amnesty.org/en/latest/camp…

As the #MORvsCRO match takes place, we share testimony from a construction worker who helped build the stadium where the match is being held - #AlBaytStadium. He reflects on an abusive work environment which included immense pressure, unpaid wages, and discrimination. #PayUpFIFA

The number of migrant worker deaths recorded since Qatar won the right to host the FIFA World Cup exceeds the total number of professional football players across the entire UK – in the men and women’s game combined. #FIFAWorldCup #Football4Rights football4rights.org/blog/how-shoul…

How should Footballers and Fans Respond to alleged Human Rights Abuses in Qatar? #WorldcupQatar2022 football4rights.org/blog/how-shoul…

In brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms, Gianni Infantino is dismissing the enormous price paid by migrant workers to make his flagship tournament possible – as well as @FIFAcom’s responsibility for it. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

Explosive new report reveals coverup of abuse on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadium sites youtu.be/RQRTSh3NeWc

Extraordinary from Denmark kit supplier Hummel: "We don’t wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives. We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn’t the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation."

We should definitely keep talking - up to and through and the 2022 World Cup - about the thousands who have died to stage it in Qatar. But let's not forget the MASSIVELY corrupt process that sent it to Qatar in the first place. justice.gov/usao-edny/pres…

Workers at Qatar’s ⁦@FIFAWorldCupQTR⁩ stadiums toil in debt and squalor | Workers' rights | The Guardian theguardian.com/global-develop…

With 2 months to go till #Qatar2022 kicks off, #HumanRights concerns are reaching fever pitch. This week in #RoadtoQatar... 🏟 NGOs asked FIFA sponsors & partners to support growing calls for remedy for victims of labour abuse. Only 4 responded 1/ bit.ly/3BD2Hzm

EVENT | Join us Oct 20 & 21 to explore the roles, responsibilities and rights of athletes, business, government and local communities involved in major sporting events to both prevent and redress human rights impacts. For more info or to register, visit: bit.ly/3TuOk8o

#Sport can be a powerful force to promote human rights but may also mask discrimination, poverty, corruption, suppression of #humanrights and authoritarian governance. Join us to debate this & more @ProfSuryaDeva @BrendanSchwab @Craig_Foster @catherineordway

Founder/CEO of @EquidemOrg, @Mustafa_Qadri is about to be interviewed on @itvnews about the realities in Qatar, especially the treatment of workers. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

@FAWales publish new human rights statement in advance of #FIFA #WorldcupQatar2022 calling for significant improvement in conditions of migrant workers in Qatar & protection of other rights. Football is for everyone, everywhere!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⚽️🌎🙌#Football4Rights faw.cymru/en/news/2022-f…