FIFA World Cup: Ottawa ‘very concerned’ over Qatar worker issues, joins rights calls
, Qatar’s labour minister rejected those calls, saying the government has already handed out millions in unpaid wages.
Qatar’s ruling emir has called the criticism an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to host the tournament. Qatar has repeatedly pushed back, insisting it has improved protections for migrant workers and claiming the criticism is outdated.saying it “supports the ongoing pursuit of further progress regarding workers’ rights and inclusivity as Qatar prepares to host the world.”
“While strides have been made in strengthening protections for workers through the Qatar government’s labour reforms, we encourage all partners to continue the dialogue ensuring these reforms translate to tangible improvement in protections for workers’ rights and inclusivity across the country beyond the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” the body said.Soccer associations and the governments of other participating nations have spoken out over the reported abuses.
The United States Soccer Federation and six European federations are backing calls for a compensation fund. Several teams are also raising issues regarding the safety of LGBTQ2 fans, given homosexual acts are illegal in the conservative Muslim country.Qatar has vowed LGTBQ2 fans won’t face arrest, but Qatari security forces arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBTQ2 Qataris as recently as last month, HRW said on Oct. 24. The Arab nation has rejected those accusations.
FIFA on Friday urged the 32 teams preparing World Cup to focus on the game in Qatar, and not to allow the sport“Being gay is not something you leave at the door when you enter a foreign country. Sport should be open to all, and fans should be able to cheer for their team as their authentic self,” the minister said.“The safety & security of all Canadians who attend the FIFA World Cup must be ensured.
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