Qatar/FIFA: Reimburse Migrant Workers’ Recruitment Fees
Exorbitant Illegal Charges for People Hired to Build World Cup Infrastructure
In 2010, FIFA awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar without any conditions on human rights protections despite its poor human rights record and massive infrastructure deficit. FIFA’s decision drew widespread criticism for the lack of human rights protections in place in Qatar for migrant workers, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and journalists.
Since Qatar was selected as World Cup host, many migrant workers have faced serious abuses including illegal recruitment fees, wage theft, injuries and unexplained deaths. Human Rights Watch calls on FIFA and Qatar to remedy these historic abuses, including by providing financial compensation to victims who made the tournament possible.
October 20, 2022
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June 16, 2023
Exorbitant Illegal Charges for People Hired to Build World Cup Infrastructure
Existing Compensation Mechanisms Critical Starting Point to Fix Longstanding Wrongs
Football Federation’s Meeting Should Compensate Abused, Deceased Migrant Workers
World Football’s Chief Claims to Defend Rights, But Still Offers No Remedy
Final Falls on International Migrants Day
New Legacy Fund Should Be Used to Ensure Workers’ Compensation
Migrant Workers, Their Families Should be Compensated for Abuses
Qatar Should End its Male Guardianship Rules Over Women
Without Compensation, al-Thawadi’s “One Death is Too Many” Statement Rings Hollow
Those Who Made Event Possible Remain Largely Uncompensated