The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has asked the world football body, FIFA, to publish an independent report into responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar. It is also asking the organization to begin the process of providing financial compensation.
According to The Guardian, the report was done by the president of Gibraltar Football association, Michael Llamas. According to those familiar with the process, the Llamas report has found that FIFA has responsibility to provide financial compensation to the workers or their families. The workers were involved in projects for the 2022 World Cup which was held in Qatar.
“SAhead of its annual congress next week, FiFA should make public thye review it ordered into the organisation’s responsibilities to redress human rights abuses related to the 2022 World Cup and respond positively and rapidly to its recommendations,” said Steve Cockburn, Amnesty’s head of labour rights and sport.
The extent of exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar both before and during the tournament has been widely condemned. FIFA took steps to increase standards for workers on the World Cup projects from 2017. In 2022, it promised to consider financial remedies for the workers starting from 2017.
However, the body changed its position during the World Cup. Gianni Infantino, the boby’s president, announced that any legacy fund would be used to develop the game across the world instead.
