FIFA chief hints at progress towards Qatar workers' compensation program

October 14 – Through a high-ranking administrator, world governing body FIFA has suggested considering compensating migrant workers in Qatar who suffered human rights abuses during the preparation for the World Cup.

The French, German and Norwegian federations were among a number of FIFA members to support the call for a $440 million remediation fund, the equivalent of the prize offered during the World Cup.
Remuneration is “certainly something we want to advance,” FIFA Deputy General Secretary Alasdair Bell told a Council of Europe session on labor rights in Qatar.
"It is important to try to ensure that anyone who has suffered an injury as a result of participating in the World Cup is repaired in some way."

In November and December, Qatar will become the first Arab country to host the World Cup, but the Gulf nation has faced widespread criticism for its treatment of migrant workers, who have suffered human rights abuses. human and labor rights on a regular basis. industrial scale.

Local organizers say worker wellbeing has improved across the board, with World Cup boss Nasser Al Khater saying in an interview with Sky Sports critics need to 'inquire a bit more on what is happening on the ground in Qatar".
Football Federation of Norway president Lise Klaveness told lawmakers in Strasbourg that 'it is difficult to frame it, but it is necessary, also for historical abuse, injuries and deaths'

Earlier this year, human rights groups and NGOs called on FIFA and Qatar to pay compensation. Qatar has set up a workers' support fund which, since 2020, has paid out $164 million in compensation, according to Human Rights Watch, citing Qatari government data.

"It's not just a gimmick, it's real, and it's delivering tangible benefits that have truly improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people," Bell said.

"The risk is that once the spotlight is turned off after the World Cup, it's really important that these changes stick around and be developed and hopefully even disseminated more widely in the Middle East."
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October 14 – Through a high-ranking administrator, world governing body FIFA has suggested considering compensating migrant workers in Qatar who suffered human rights abuses during the preparation for the World Cup.

The French, German and Norwegian federations were among a number of FIFA members to support the call for a $440 million remediation fund, the equivalent of the prize offered during the World Cup.

Remuneration is “certainly something we want to advance,” FIFA Deputy General Secretary Alasdair Bell told a Council of Europe session on labor rights in Qatar.

"It is important to try to ensure that anyone who has suffered an injury as a result of participating in the World Cup is repaired in some way."

In November and December, Qatar will become the first Arab country to host the World Cup, but the Gulf nation has faced widespread criticism for its treatment of migrant workers, who have suffered human rights abuses. human and labor rights on a regular basis. industrial scale.

Local organizers say worker wellbeing has improved across the board, with World Cup boss Nasser Al Khater saying in an interview with Sky Sports critics need to 'inquire a bit more on what is happening on the ground in Qatar".

Football Federation of Norway president Lise Klaveness told lawmakers in Strasbourg that 'it is difficult to frame it, but it is necessary, also for historical abuse, injuries and deaths'

Earlier this year, human rights groups and NGOs called on FIFA and Qatar to pay compensation. Qatar has set up a workers' support fund which, since 2020, has paid out $164 million in compensation, according to Human Rights Watch, citing Qatari government data.

"It's not just a gimmick, it's real, and it's delivering tangible benefits that have truly improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people," Bell said.

"The risk is that once the spotlight is turned off after the World Cup, it's really important that these changes stick around and be developed and hopefully even disseminated more widely in the Middle East."

Contact the author of this story at moc.l1665841623labto1665841623ofdlr1665841623owedi1665841623sni@i1665841623tnuk.1665841623ardni1665841623mas1665841623