Is the World Cup irredeemably tainted?
| August 14, 2022 News Digest |
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| Speak Free A tainted World Cup: justice for migrant workers now In 100 days, the World Cup kicks off in Qatar. The tournament has been marred by a constant stream of forced labor allegations from migrant workers in the country. We explore what the Qatari government and FIFA still need to do to ensure justice for migrant workers who have endured abuse in preparation for the World Cup. Read more… |
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| Law & policy The E.U.’s bid to hold companies accountable For decades, European companies have profited from forced labor and environmental destruction in their global value chains. But with new E.U. due diligence legislation in the pipeline, the days of big business shirking responsibility are numbered. Read more… |
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| Domestic slavery Kenyan women describe horrific abuse & exploitation in Saudi Arabia Extensive interviews with Kenyan women who have returned from working in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Gulf shine a light on the dehumanizing treatment women migrant workers are forced to endure. In addition to labor exploitation, extreme sexual and physical violence, torture, and even attempts on their lives are part of the daily risks these women faced. Read more… |
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