Reports of modern slavery from World Cup 2022 construction in the Qatari desert are chilling: In a matter of weeks, 44 construction workers have died. Thousands of Nepalese workers are being forced to work in 50C/122F degree heat with no access to food or water, not paid, passports held to prevent them from leaving. And just last week, investigative journalists were detained and questioned by Qatari authorities. Historically, there have been serious challenges to protecting migrant workers from modern slavery in Qatar. But with the prestige of hosting the World Cup on the line, there has never been a better chance to push the Qatari government for change. This is our moment. If FIFA takes advantage of this opportunity for policy reform, workers could be protected from falling into the nightmare of modern slavery in Qatar for generations to come. This could be the break we have been waiting for in the entire region. It all comes down to us – ask FIFA to join our call to help end slavery in Qatar.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:01:23 +0000
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