Saudi 2034 world cup in jeopardy
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| June 9th, 2024News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Forced labor Workers’ complaint filed against Saudia Arabia amid FIFA World Cup bid A coalition of trade unions has accused Saudi Arabia of severe human rights abuses against over 21,000 migrant workers, filing a formal complaint with the International Labour Organization. As FIFA prepares to finalize Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the allegations of forced labor, wage theft, and mistreatment raise urgent questions about the country’s suitability to host. Read more… |
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| Child slavery Hyundai plant caught again in child labor scandal Hyundai Motor Co. faces a groundbreaking lawsuit after a 13-year-old girl was found working illegally on an Alabama assembly line, marking the first case against a major company for child labor violations through subcontractors. This case could shake up multinational corporations, forcing them to confront and clean up their labor practices amidst growing scrutiny and legislative rollbacks. Read more… |
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| Human trafficking“ Exit trafficking” – a new form of human trafficking Australia breaks new ground by prosecuting a chilling form of human trafficking where victims are coerced into leaving the country. With alarming stories like Priya’s, who was deceived into leaving the country without a route of return, “exit trafficking” highlights the continual transmutation of trafficking – the changing ways in which victims are exploited under the broad umbrella of modern slavery. |
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